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Ex-Client Ordered to Pay Law Firm Bills

At Law.com: After a Manhattan man structured his sizable divorce proceeds to avoid retaining any liquid assets -- thereby leaving…

Bloggers React to Dreier, Blagojevich Arrests

At Portfolio.com, blogger Felix Salmon sees a larger trend in the Dreier and Blagojevich scandals: Yesterday, the idiot was Marc Dreier;…

Dreier Arraigned, Receiver Assigned

Dreier LLP founder Marc Dreier was arraigned yesterday on federal charges of selling $113 million in fake securities to two hedge…

Illinois Governor Arrested for Trying to Hoc Senate Seat, etc.

The Chicago Tribune broke the news this morning that Illinios governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris…

Breaking: IL Governor Blagojevich Arrested by FBI [Update 2]

FBI agents have arrested Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, on charges stemming from what…

Layoffs at Dreier? Receptionist Surprised to Hear It

Eager to learn more about what's going on at Dreier LLP, we sent our own stalwart video reporter JIllian Elizabeth…

Bloggers Speak Out On Dreier Debacle

Over at Legal Blog Watch, a rundown of what "blawgers" are saying about the arrest of Marc Dreier and the…

Goulston Cuts About 40

Boston-based firm Goulston & Storrs PC has laid off about 40 members of its staff, including administrative support positions and…

Attorneys Allege Retribution by Public Defender & State Attorney [Video]

Attorneys fired en masse by a newly elected public defender and state attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, are considering legal action.…

Full Bonuses for Clifford Chance US Associates? Fat Chance.

In a move to copy their across-the-pond counterparts, London-based Clifford Chance  has slashed the bonuses of their US associates in…

Dreier Indicted in Federal Court (UPDATE)

Federal prosecutors have charged Marc Dreier, founder of Manhattan’s Dreier LLP, with theft in connection with his alleged attempt to…

The World Really is Coming to an End for Many Attorneys

I have been a recruiter for nine years now and I think this is one of the craziest weeks I have…