Wake Up Call: Half Dozen Firms Match Davis Polk on Bonuses

In today’s column, U.S. News & World Report released its law school rankings today after several last-minute changes; Hogan Lovells launched a new corporate & finance legal service center in Kentucky; Husch Blackwell’s investigation of sexual misconduct at Louisiana State University spurred school official exits.

• Leading off, at least half a dozen firms told associates Monday they will get special bonuses this year totaling up to $64,000, depending on year of seniority. White & Case, Cravath Swaine & Moore, Latham & Watkins, Lowenstein Sandler, Weil Gotshal & Manges, and Wilson Sonsini are among the at least two dozen firms ...