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Burleson LLP Lays Off Five Attorneys

Summary: Burleson LLP cuts five attorneys from its Southpointe office. According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, Burleson LLP,  one of…

Tampa Office of Daniel C. Consuegra Cuts 150 Employees

Summary: A Tampa, Florida law firm will lay off over 150 employees by the end of November. According to the Tampa…

Atlanta Law Firm One of the First to Sue Volkswagen

Summary: Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield has filed one of the first cases against Volkswagen in light of the recent…

Volkswagen Retains Kirkland & Ellis

Summary:  Volkswagen has hired Kirkland & Ellis to handle its emissions scandal. According to AutoNews.com, Volkswagen AG has hired Kirkland & Ellis admist revelations…

Law Firm Facing $1 Million Suit for Forgery

Summary: A paralegal forged the signatures of dozens of judges on court documents, triggering the filing of a $1 million…

After Months of Testimony, Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial Comes to End

Summary: The months-long trial involving former executives at Dewey & LeBoeuf is coming to a close. A trial that has…

Defense to Rest in Dewey LeBoeuf Case without Calling Witnesses

Summary: Although the trial was expected to last several more months, it appears that the jury may begin deliberations in…

Top Firms in UK Losing Market Share to US Firms

Summary: The expansion of American firms in London has hurt native law firms, research shows. Financial Times reports that elite…

Study Shows Most Attorneys Are Liberal

Summary: A recent study demonstrates that the majority of attorneys are liberal in their political leanings, especially if they work…

More Male Attorneys Seeking Flexible Hours

Summary: Recent data shows that more men, anxious to spend more time with their families, have begun seeking work with…

Prosecution Rests in Dewey & LeBoeuf Case

Summary: After months of testimony, the prosecution has rested its case in the Dewey & LeBouef criminal trial. American Lawyer…

Kirkland & Ellis Offers Associates $100,000 Bonuses

Summary: Kirkland & Ellis’ 2014 bonuses were some of the highest paid to associates in law firms across the country.…