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Virtual Law Hires 5 Partners

Virtual Law Hires 5 Partners

Virtual Law Partners hired five new partners this week. Ari Kahan was previously general counsel at United Microelectronics Corporation and Prophet Financial Systems. He represents publicly-traded semiconductor companies and Internet…

Ogletree Brings on Partners

Ogletree Brings on Partners

Labor law firm Ogletree Deakins has brought on two new partners in San Francisco, hired away from Davis Wright Tremaine. Maria Anastas represents employers in labor and employment matters, with…

The Week in Law Firm Layoffs

The Week in Law Firm Layoffs

This week in law firm layoffs: Blake Lapthorn: 12 lawyers Maclay Murray & Spen: 27 lawyers Barlow Lyde & Gilbert: 49 lawyers & staff DLA Piper: 37 lawyers McDermott Will…

Berenato White & Stavish Brings on IP Pros

Berenato White & Stavish Brings on IP Pros

Bethesda, Maryland patent firm Berenato, White & Stavish has brought on board Steven Kelber and Kyle Hepner. Kelber has 30 years experience in patent prosecution, patent interference and trade secret…

Dentons, Squire Sanders Consider Transatlantic Merger

Dentons, Squire Sanders Consider Transatlantic Merger

The UK’s Dentons is in merger talks with Squire Sanders. The negotiations are said to be in the early stages. No one will officially comment, except that Dentons confirmed an…

Blake Lapthorn to Keep On Only 2 of 14 Trainees

Blake Lapthorn to Keep On Only 2 of 14 Trainees

Blake Lapthorn has decided to keep on only two of its 14 incoming 2009 trainees, according to blawgs across The Pond. In May the firm launched its third redundancy consultation…

Maclay Murray & Spens to Keep 4 of 31 Trainees

Maclay Murray & Spens to Keep 4 of 31 Trainees

Maclay Murray & Spens, which in April laid off 38 lawyers and staff, is only keeping on four of its 31 qualifying trainees, according to online sources. It was learned…

Kilpatrick Stockton Cuts Associate Pay

Kilpatrick Stockton Cuts Associate Pay

Kilpatrick Stockton will cut associate salaries by 10%, effective July 1st. So, Happy Independence Day! Starting pay for associates will be cut from $145,000 to $130,000 in Atlanta and North…

Morning News Roundup for Friday

Morning News Roundup for Friday

TGIF! Here are the top stories: McDermott Will & Emery has laid off 25 associates and 47 staff… Louisiana’s Grand Law Firm has opened an office in New Orleans… UK…

Corrs Defers Recruits, Freezes Salaries

Corrs Defers Recruits, Freezes Salaries

Corrs has delayed the start dates for its 2009 recruits, paying stipends of US$1,740 each. In March, the firm implemented a firm-wide salary freeze. There may be individual exceptions, and…