Above The Law

MAY 2, 2025

65 on the Am Law 100 — recently announced that it will be conducting layoffs across its international offices, including the UK and US. If your firm or organization is reducing the ranks of its lawyers or staff, whether through deferrals, open layoffs, stealth layoffs, or voluntary buyouts, please dont hesitate to let us know.

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APRIL 29, 2021

I can remember when an associate had the integrity to tell a partner no on a losing project. He made partner, and I didn’t. Imposter syndrome leads us to doubt ourselves and dismiss accolades as undeserved and accomplishments as due to “luck.” When we help others, they tend to want to help us. The Imposter.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The charges include conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud and substantive securities fraud in a multi-billion USD scheme to obtain funds from US investors and global financial institutions on the basis of false and misleading statements. The federal indictment accuses Gautam Adani, Adani Green Energy executives Sagar R.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alex Spiro (Photo by Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg via Getty Images) How much do you think it costs to hire one of the busiest, most “relentless” Biglaw partners in the game? 18 on the Am Law 100 — are now charging these sky-high rates, including global co-managing partner William Burck.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2024

.” Commenting on the UK’s financial support for atrocity prosecutions, Ambassador Clint Williamson, lead coordinator for the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine told JURIST: The Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine (ACA) welcomes this generous contribution from the British Government in support of ACAs ongoing efforts to assist (..)

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JUNE 27, 2021

What other firms are they using and why? Clients can also provide information on other firms and vendors they use and their level of satisfaction with those relationships. But when that isn’t feasible, interviews can be conducted by one of these (in order from most preferred to least): The firm’s managing partner.

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Above The Law

MARCH 11, 2025

Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that theyre ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. Cravath was one of the first longtime holdouts to cut bait and create a salaried partner tier (i.e., nonequity partners) back in November 2023.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“Federal Defenders Combine Forces to Argue at US Supreme Court; Individual defenders don’t argue often at high court; Experienced defenders partner with first-timers to improve advocacy”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2025

The post HRW: Tunisia government using arbitrary detention to suppress dissent appeared first on JURIST - News. As of April, dozens remain imprisoned without formal charges or trial dates, many detained well beyond the 14-day legal limit provided under Tunisias counterterrorism law.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In any event, they refused to get back to the candidate and wanted us, as firms say, to “keep them warm”. So, the firm arranges for the candidate to go onsite for a 3-hour interview with the team, including the lead IP partner. Finally, they tell us they want to offer the candidate a temp job to “try him out”.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As noted by the American Lawyer , the firm posted some pretty unbelievable gains in gross revenue, profits per equity partner, and revenue per lawyer. billion, a 33% surge in average profits per equity partner to $6.8 growth in net income for equity partners to $1.16 This helps us now but also in the future.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The US Supreme Court Wednesday ruled in a slip opinion that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy debtor cannot discharge a debt that resulted from her partner’s fraudulent activity under 11 U.S.C. § The post US Supreme Court rules bankruptcy debtor liable for partner’s fraud appeared first on JURIST - News. 523(a)(7)(A).

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For example: Objective/Segment : Support a select group of non-equity partners in becoming more proactive and productive business developers. Support a select group of non-equity partners in becoming more proactive and productive business developers ? Understand main obstacles to newer partners’ becoming effective rainmakers. ?

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JURIST

MAY 5, 2024

The attacks were condemned by the US State Department as “malicious.” The US have previously sanctioned actors associated with APT28 for their involvement in a “range of malign cyber activity.” Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused Russia of a cyber attack that occurred in 2023.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 19, 2022

Journaling provides us with the ability to get beyond our self-censoring and judgment so we can get to the good parts of ourselves. Reconnecting with yourself is a critical course correction for a frenzied lawyer; the job can get ahead of you. Here’s how to come back. Until we wake up one day and think: Who am I? It doesn’t matter.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And that’s at every level —partners, associates, management and staff. Too often, firms can tell us why they need the person, but often have difficulty telling us why anyone would come. Use a search firm rather than a staffing agency. Demand is high and so are the demands of the candidates. Here are some suggestions: 1.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2022

US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday to discuss Russia’s troop buildup near its Ukraine border and vowed Washington and its allies would “respond decisively” if Russia invades Ukraine, according to a White House statement. We appreciate the unwavering support of Ukraine.”

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AUGUST 23, 2021

In July, Dubai officials met with a US Department of the Treasury delegation to review and discuss AML/CFT related initiatives and issues. It is a privilege to explain the significant progress being made to our international partners, who we are committed to working closely with as we look to safeguard the integrity of the financial system.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday unsealed the indicted of four individuals for sanctions evasion, obstruction of justice and making false statements to Homeland Security. His partner Ekaterina Voronina faces one count of making false statements to federal agents. ’, in violation of sanctions. citizenship.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday unsealed charges against seven leaders of five Haiti-based gangs for alleged kidnappings of US citizens in 2021 and 2022. Renel Destina of the Gran Ravine gang allegedly participated in the kidnapping of a US citizen in February 2021 and held the victim for two weeks.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

Busy partners don’t often take the time to explain the changes they make in documents or why they do what they do. Even if the partner says, “Good job!” Follow us on Twitter @attnyatwork. So you may presume that your experience is the only one to be had or that it’s just as it should be, that it’s “normal.”

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Fundamental Challenge The traditional pyramid model relies heavily on junior professionals handling routine, high-volume work at substantial hourly rates, consistently generating handsome profits per partner for the world’s largest law firms.

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JURIST

MAY 26, 2024

” The US Department of State said in a statement that “ The United States is deeply concerned over the People’s Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.”

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission Thursday sued to block Nvidia Corp’s $40 billion acquisition of Arm from SoftBank on antitrust grounds. The post US FTC sues to block Nvidia from acquiring foreign chip design provider Arm appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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JURIST

APRIL 19, 2023

A federal grand jury in Florida Tuesday released a superseding indictment against four US citizens and three Russian nationals for conspiring with the Russian government to act as unregistered foreign agents. Ionov donated to these groups and at times directed their actions. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.

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Above The Law

APRIL 22, 2025

Of course, we will also be certain to always seek all possible forms of IP protection in China, and to collaborate with our many prospective technical, manufacturing, and legal partners in China for all our many new technological developments. MAN: There are many messages that we would communicate to others in similar circumstances.

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JURIST

APRIL 23, 2023

The partners will invest in small-scale food producers who lack access to necessary resources which will help target world hunger and poverty. Additionally, the group committed to addressing climate change by opting for more sustainable farming practices such as crop rotation, eliminating pesticide use, and preserving diverse pastureland.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 27, 2021

but I’d come back to work product that was bathed in red ink from my managing partner. By the time I became a partner, and then owner of the firm, it had just stuck. Lately, I’ve had to accept the truth that I’m a workaholic lawyer. Catch up on Ruth Carter’s posts here. I didn’t get to any of those other projects. every night.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 23, 2021

Many of us struggled with balancing our work responsibilities and personal lives even before the pandemic destroyed our regular routines and norms. Similarly, being a great parent or partner doesn’t mean you need to be available 100% of the time. Give Yourself Permission.

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JURIST

AUGUST 30, 2023

A federal judge in New Jersey struck down AB 5207 on Tuesday, concluding that New Jersey’s ban on detaining individuals for violating US civil immigration laws is unconstitutional. CoreCivic operates private prisons that partner with the state and federal government to detain mostly US asylum seekers and undocumented people.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2021

At that time, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke with Castillo to congratulate Peruvian voters “for an electoral process indicative of a strong and vibrant democracy.” In September, a US judge ordered that former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo be extradited to Peru.

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JURIST

JANUARY 16, 2024

The ship’s crew, consisting of 14 members, was detained, and the vessel, deemed unsafe, was sunk by US Navy forces. ” Two US Navy SEALs involved in the mission were reported missing at sea. The post US Navy seizes Iran missile parts destined for Houthis, alleges violation of arms embargo appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Plus, those of us who are “time poor” tend to feel more depressed and mentally exhausted. Plus, those of us who are “time poor” tend to feel more depressed and mentally exhausted. Even if it’s not possible to get two free hours of time every day, we can create additional free time and use it wisely with these five tips.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Our key principles to deal with the challenges are prioritizing cases, applying modern tools and technologies, and cooperating with international justice mechanisms and partner states. Other international responses came from the US and UK , with both introducing more sanctions against Russia. He stated: We have no fatigue.

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JURIST

JUNE 28, 2023

The US Senate Homeland Security Committee released a report Tuesday detailing “intelligence failures” amongst law enforcement officials surrounding the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

— Jeremy Hoyland , managing partner of Simmons & Simmons, in comments given to the Financial Times , on the explosive pay raises London lawyers have seen in recent years, driven by salary increases that occurred in the US. Its not sustainable, particularly when everybody [focuses] on the same thing.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The US Bureau of Industry and Security amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Monday by adding the Canada-based company Sandvine to the Entity list. The Entity List identifies entities believed to have been involved with activities that contradict or do not align with the national security or foreign policy interests of the US.

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