Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Nov 11, 2019)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Milbank Becomes First Mover With Early Associate Bonus Announcement," The American Lawyer
"Biglaw Bonuses Are Here!!!," Above the Law
"A Firm Implemented a 4-Day Workweek and Hasn't Looked Back," The American Lawyer
"Law Firm Debt Levels Shrink as Partners Put More Skin in the Game," The American Lawyer
"Rise and Shine: Increasing Firm Visibility as a Young Partner," The National Law Journal
"Quinn Emanuel the Latest Large Firm to Start Accepting Bitcoin," LegalTech News
"Big Law Sees Increased Demand, Productivity Declines," The American Lawyer
"Reed Smith Approved for Alternative Business Structure in UK," The American Lawyer
"Should More Partner Compensation Systems Include Punishment for Misbehavior?," The American Lawyer
"Lockstep Model Is Doomed, Says Recruiter Behind Cleary Rainmaker Move," The American Lawyer
"Legal Sector Employment Flat as US Adds 128,000 Jobs," The American Lawyer
"Upstart Cities Overtaking Biggest Legal Markets for Law Firm Growth, Report Finds," The American Lawyer
"Exit Strategies: Aging Partners Are Forcing Firms to Reconsider Retirement," The American Lawyer
"Six Things Applicants Need To Know About NY's Character and Fitness Process," New York Law Journal
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