Weil Poaches Simpson Thacher Restructuring Leader Singh

The head of US companyside restructuring at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is returning to Weil Gotshal & Manges amid leadership shuffling at the firm.

Alaska Prosecutor Claims Ex-Judge Leveraged Political Ties

A senior federal prosecutor alleges that a federal judge in Alaska invoked his position and political connections as he sought nude photographs from her, according to newly released court filings.

Selendy Gay Hands Out Bonuses Topping Milbank Big Law Scale

Selendy Gay is giving associates large bonuses that again surpass the scale set by Big Law firms.

‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Pay Gives Steptoe Edge in Comp Wars

Steptoe’s new pay system for associates offers an alternative approach for law firms trying to keep up with the industry’s wealthiest players while addressing work-life balance concerns.

Lawyers Prep to Defend DOJ Workforce From Trump-Directed Probes

A cottage industry of Washington defense lawyers is coalescing to represent a Justice Department workforce fearful of being targeted with investigations when Donald Trump retakes the White House.

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Luigi Mangione’s Defense to Hinge on Mindset, Emotion, Evidence

Police claim that they have accumulated overwhelming evidence that Luigi Mangione fatally shot UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson. New York defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo and her legal team will have their work cut out for them.

How Marc Rich’s Former Haven Put a Commodity Trader on Trial

When Trafigura Group director Mark Irwin stood up earlier this month to give evidence in a Swiss criminal court, it represented a pivotal moment in the relationship between the world’s commodity traders and the country that many of them call home.

Billionaire Yass Backed a Nonprofit That Took on DEI Policies

Billionaire Jeff Yass’ foundation spent hundreds of thousands of dollars supporting a nonprofit group that brought litigation on behalf of those who spoke out against diversity initiatives, critical race theory programs and other lightning-rod topics in schools and legislatures nationwide.

Big Law's Big Paychecks: Partner Compensation, Explained

Law firm partners in Big Law earn a lot of money, but just how much they make can vary widely. Whether it's equity or non-equity or merit versus lockstep, this video explains what goes into determining the size of those paychecks at elite law firms.

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