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ANALYSIS: Why Same Sectors Lead, Lag in GHG Emissions Management
In anticipation of the SEC’s forthcoming rule on climate-related risks, companies may want to look to top performers on Bloomberg’s GHG emissions management issue score for tips on how to improve their scores.
Hedge Fund Lawsuit Financing Poised for SEC Enforcement Scrutiny
The SEC’s enforcement lawyers and examiners are moving closer to gathering data on investments hedge funds make in support of litigation, as the financing arrangements grow in popularity.
ANALYSIS: First-Year Pay—Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?
Bloomberg Law’s State of Practice survey asked attorneys to estimate the starting salaries for first-year associates at their firms, and then share their thoughts on whether those associates are being overpaid, underpaid, or paid the right amount. Here’s what they said.
Bengals Hire First In-House Lawyer After Surprise Super Bowl Run
Responding to new business demands following a surprise Super Bowl run, the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals have hired the first in-house lawyer in their 55-year history.
Man Serving 58 Years Wins Habeas Appeal Over Ineffective Counsel
An Indiana man serving 58 years for murder scored a major legal win Friday, when a federal appeals court in Chicago affirmed that his conviction was the result of errors by his trial attorney, who failed to have a forensic expert testify about the victim’s cause of death.
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How Suspended Lawyer Derailed NRA Donors’ $1 Billion Claim
A claim that by one estimate could have been worth $1 billion is nearing its last breath. The plaintiffs, well-heeled donors who allege NRA leaders used their contributions to fund lavish lifestyles, have barely a week to find a new lawyer willing to take on the gun-rights group.
Big Law Mostly Quiet on Abortion Aid as Texas Battle Rages
Texas has emerged as ground zero in the fight over abortion rights, but many major law firms in the state are so far staying on the sidelines.
Texas Law Firm Touting Abortion Aid Backs Governors Urging Bans
The largest law firm in Texas, Vinson & Elkins, is pledging to cover its employees’ travel expenses for reproductive medical care after contributing to the campaigns for two Republican governors pushing strict restrictions on abortion.
Big Law Sees ‘End of Cycle’ for IPO Work, Lawyer Recruiting War
Companies have hit the brakes on going public this year, ending a lucrative stretch for law firms handling those deals and halting a talent war for attorneys with IPO expertise.
Paul Hastings New Boss to Fill ‘Big Shoes’ After Surprise Ascent
The Paul Hastings leadership transition in October will test whether Frank Lopez as a newcomer can build on the growth record of Seth Zachary, who has led the Los Angeles-founded firm through almost a third of its 70-year existence.
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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