According to an email sent by Dewey to its partners on Friday, the firm “learned earlier today” that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has launched a probe into the actions…
It has been rumored that the law firm of Dewey & LeBoeuf is working on a prepackaged bankruptcy and merger all in one. Many in the industry are wondering…
While we had already hinted that Dewey may be considering a prepackaged bankruptcy and that may have been the reason for retaining a famous bankruptcy lawyer, on April 21, Bloomberg…
Dewey’s body count is nearly to 70 so far this year, exasperating a trend which might even take the law firm under. And though most of the defections have been…
The law firm of Dewey & LeBoeuf is once again in the news because more partners have left the firm. This time, the law firm of Hunton & Williams…
On Monday, news broke of more departures from the struggling law firm of Dewey & LeBoeuf, with partners leaving their officers in Dubai, London and Washington D.C. The news…
The leaders at Dewey & LeBoeuf claim that the law firm is operating on a sustainable and viable business course despite evidence to the contrary. So what is that…
Dewey (Due-ee) is learning that keeping partner payments due is not the ideal way to run a law firm. Despite face-saving statements asserting ‘no impact’ on the firm’s finances, and…
The excessively high exodus of partners and mounting debts has ultimately caused Dewey & LeBoeuf to draw up and announce a fresh management structure. The partners are expected to vote…
Dewey lost six partners Friday to Sutherland, and that’s not all: it looks like one more is jumping ship, showing that despite their claims to the contrary, they seems to…
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Departures from a law firm are complicated for any attorney, but for a partner the details can be quite intricate. Please note: First and foremost, the interests of your clients should be absolutely paramount. Consultation with existing ABA and state bar guidelines on firm transition is suggested. Below you will find a list of important considerations for partners when changing firms. You will also find suggested practices for maintaining relationships, as well as obligations from a legal and moral perspective. Before You Begin to Meet with New Firms It’s important to review any existing employment agreement with your former firm to make sure you are in compliance with all provisions (pay particular attention to provisions regarding notice). Practice discretion with your existing firm until you [...]
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