Wake Up Call: Amazon GC Sparks Scandal After Workers’ Covid-19 Protest

April 7, 2020, 1:12 PM UTC

In today’s column, more Big Law firms announced cost-cutting measures to protect their cash-flow during the Covid-19 pandemic, but some firms tried to reassure associates they’re not planning layoffs or paycuts; three Mayer Brown lawyers in Hong Kong, including a co-practice leader, tested positive for the virus after visiting London; New Jersey law grads will be able to practice temporarily without passing the bar exam; and all top law schools have now shifted to mandatory pass/fail grading for the spring semester. Goodwin poached the head of Duane Morris’ cannabis practice.

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