Judge Explains Why He Allowed Reporter to Live Blog Federal Criminal Trial

U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett of Sioux City, Iowa, is a tech-savvy judge in a district with high-tech courtrooms. When he was a practicing lawyer in…

Jan 16, 2009 10:46 PM CST

Layoffs at Philly-Based Law Firms

Well-known Philadelphia-based national law firms are now laying off staff and/or attorneys, although, at least so far, they aren’t saying how many.

In a written statement, Blank Rome has confirmed…

Jan 16, 2009 8:47 PM CST

NY Lawyer Fined $10K for Not Filing State Tax Returns

A New York real estate lawyer who reportedly didn’t file personal state income tax returns between 2001 and 2006 has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor tax…

Jan 16, 2009 7:59 PM CST

Can Firms Justify Rate Hikes Amid Salary Freezes & Layoffs? (Poll)

Update: Last month we reported on Altman Weil’s study (PDF) showing that of the in-house law departments surveyed, 75 percent said they will face…

Jan 16, 2009 7:33 PM CST

Why Crowell & Moring’s Vendors and Clients are Happy

Traditional methods of billing—and paying—aren’t followed at Crowell & Moring.

The law firm has already paid many of its 2009 expenses, according to partner Scott Winkelman, a member of the…

Jan 16, 2009 5:25 PM CST

Indiana AG Hopes to Improve Lawyers’ Reputation

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he’d like to improve the reputation of lawyers.

At one time, lawyers were family counselors and trusted advisers, Zoeller says, and he’d like to…

Jan 16, 2009 2:28 PM CST

Bucking the Trend, Cleary Expected to Post 12% Hike in Partner Profits

As several large law firms confront dreary financial numbers, another is chugging along, driven by global diversification.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is expected to post a 12 percent increase…

Jan 16, 2009 12:51 PM CST

Lots of Layoffs Translates to Lots of Work for Employment Lawyers

As employers in a broad array of industries lay off workers, business is up significantly among many of the lawyers and firms that advise these companies.

At the 24-attorney San…

Jan 15, 2009 10:37 PM CST

Firms Find Sunnier Prospects in Mexico

Are there business opportunities for U.S. law firms, just lurking in the neighborhood, south of the border?

Jones Day certainly thinks so. The firm is opening an office in Mexico…

Jan 15, 2009 10:28 PM CST

Mayer Brown Chairman Answers His Critics

Mayer Brown chairman Jim Holzhauer says he expects the drop in 2008 partner profits at his law firm won’t be as bad as the naysayers suggest.

Holzhauer, who took over…

Jan 15, 2009 3:26 PM CST

Newspaper’s Report of Record Zyprexa Deal Proves True

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has announced it will pay $1.42 billion in a settlement and fines to resolve state and federal allegations that it illegally marketed its anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.

Jan 15, 2009 2:11 PM CST

Greenberg Traurig Adds 19 Seasoned NY Lawyers, Loses 2 to Pillsbury in D.C.

In one of the latest moves in an active lateral hiring market for seasoned attorneys in certain practice areas, Greenberg Traurig has added to its attorney roster three corporate and…

Jan 15, 2009 12:54 AM CST

Less Work for Staff After Lawyer Layoffs, So Seyfarth Adds to Staff Layoff List

After laying off about 30 attorneys and paralegals in December, Seyfarth Shaw is now laying off another 25 or so staff members.

In an internal memo reported by Jan 15, 2009 12:20 AM CST

Survey: Economy & Profits Dismal, But My Firm Will Succeed, Managing Partners Say

Law firm managing partners are expressing record low confidence levels in the economy and prospects for the legal profession, according to survey results released today by Citi Private Bank.

On…

Jan 14, 2009 11:54 PM CST

Business Booms at Some Small Firms, Perhaps Thanks to Lower Fees

Despite the struggling economy and Wall Street layoffs, some small law firms in New York are seeing their business boom.

Among the reasons why are the significantly lower hourly rates…

Jan 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST