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The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Revenue Inches Up at Patterson Belknap, Profits and RPL Dip

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:16:20 +0000

Though slight, Patterson Belknap’s top-line growth was good enough to push its 2011 gross revenue figure above what the firm collected in a record-setting 2010. Adding 11 lawyers to keep up with an increasing workload helps explain why revenue per lawyer and profits per partner were down from prior highs.

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Paul, Weiss Reaches Firm Highs in Revenue, Profits

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:16:18 +0000

Though rising only modestly, Paul Weiss’ gross revenue and profits per partner hit record levels last year, according to The American Lawyer’s reporting.

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Weil’s Profits Jump 8 Percent

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:22:49 +0000

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is on the rebound.

Firm Alleges Defendants Misappropriated Trade Secrets, Privileged Info

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:46 +0000

Shrader & Associates has filed a petition in Texas state court alleging a former office manager, who was indicted for allegedly taking more than $200,000 from the firm, provided “confidential, proprietary, and privileged information” from the firm’s computer server to a Houston lawyer and firm.

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Revenue Up, Profits Down Slightly at Cadwalader

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:49:45 +0000

Cadwalader enjoyed a modest uptick in revenue in 2011, the firm’s first burst of top-line growth since 2007, according to The American Lawyer’s reporting, which showed the firm’s gross revenue increased 4.4 percent, to $448.5 million, and revenue per lawyer was up nearly 8 percent, to $965,000.

The Hot Seat: an Interview With Aaron Shorr of Skadden Arps

Master — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:26 +0000

Aaron Shorr, firmwide trial consultant for Skadden Arps, talks with John Cleaves, of Latham & Watkins, about the technology that helps get his firm through trials — both large and small.Visit Law Technology News

Greenberg Traurig Disputes Malpractice Claims by Heller

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:21 +0000

Greenberg Traurig has rejected allegations of professional negligence in its work for Heller Ehrman before the firm’s dissolution, claiming it was just doing what it was told.

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Profits, Gross Revenue Up at Jenner

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:15 +0000

Jenner & Block saw its gross revenue and profits per partner pushed to record levels last year thanks to a combination of new work, cost-cutting, and fewer equity partners. Gross revenue inched up 2.6 percent in 2011 to $389 million, while the firm’s profits per equity partner rose 11.2 percent to $1.55 million.

Under New Management: Edwards Wildman Announces Leadership Change

Master — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:11 +0000

Edwards Wildman Palmer announced Monday the election of a new leadership team triumvirate, which is spread between offices in Chicago, London and Hartford, Conn. The change comes against the backdrop of a suit that two former partners filed this month against the firm and current managing partner Walter Reed.

Ad agency’s copyright suit against law firm heads to trial, minus contract claim

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:35:05 +0000

An advertising agency’s copyright suit against personal injury firm Parker Waichman can move forward to trial next month, but without a breach-of-contract claim. Market Masters-Legal claims the firm, a former client, improperly used certain phrases, sounds and visual effects in ads created by the agency.

Judge Dismisses Malpractice Suit Against Carter Ledyard

Master — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:21:08 +0000

Carter Ledyard & Milburn has won dismissal of a malpractice suit by a client alleging the firm mishandled his wrongful termination action against Lehman Bros. A New York judge found that the plaintiff had not successfully alleged the firm caused him any losses.

Free Work for State Judge Puts Michael Best at Center of Wisconsin Political Storm

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:20:59 +0000

A state lawmaker is demanding a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice’s removal from the bench due to his refusal to recuse himself from cases in which Michael Best & Friedrich represents clients, despite the fact that the judge received thousands of dollars in free legal services from the firm.

More Trouble for WebXchange: Kasowitz Benson Sues for Expenses After Judge Tosses Patent Suits Against Dell and FedEx

Master — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:22:45 +0000

In the past year, Kasowitz Benson and five other firms have withdrawn from representing WebXchange in infringement suits against Dell and FedEx.

Former Stroock Partner Must Take Retirement Claim to Arbitration

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:59:43 +0000

A former Stroock & Stroock & Lavan partner who claims he was wrongly denied pension benefits because he took his practice to another firm must settle his dispute in arbitration, a New York judge has ruled. Michael Perlis sued Stroock just two weeks after he jumped to Locke Lord with five other attorneys.

Report: Client Conflict Leads Hogan Lovells Partner Bennett to Drop Megaupload Assignment

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:57:22 +0000

Prominent trial lawyer Robert Bennett, who said last week that he would defend the operators of file-sharing website Megaupload against charges that they had violated federal copyright and online piracy laws, has reportedly dropped the case due to a client conflict involving his firm.

Labor and Employment Firms on the March: Jackson Lewis to Milwaukee, Littler to Memphis

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:40:28 +0000

The United States’ two largest labor and employment law firms expanded their respective footprints last week, with Jackson Lewis picking up a six-lawyer team in Milwaukee and Littler Mendelson adding 16 attorneys via a merger with a Memphis firm. Both firms have grown steadily in recent years.

Dallas Firm Sues Doe Defendant Over Online Review

Master — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:02:25 +0000

A Dallas firm has sued an anonymous “Ben Doe” who allegedly wrote a negative Google review about the firm, in a case that highlights the difficulties lawyers face in addressing online comments.

Jon Huntsman a Deadbeat? Orrick Sues Ex-GOP Candidate’s Campaign for Allegedly Unpaid Rent

Master — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:04:08 +0000

Jon Huntsman’s decision to drop out of the Republican presidential primary isn’t stopping Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe from suing his campaign over what it claims is more that $41,000 in unpaid rent for office space leased from the firm in Washington, D.C.

Holland & Knight phases out tracking hours for lobbying

Master — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:47:35 +0000

Just in time for the beginning of the legislative session, Holland & Knight stopped tracking hours for lobbying clients on Jan. 1. Holland & Knight’s local managing partner, Robert S.

Cadwalader Loses Bid to End Suit by Nomura Over Loan Advice

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:47:27 +0000

A legal malpractice claim may go forward against Cadwalader for the firm’s advice to a Japanese securities company about the safety of commercial loan investments in the 1990s, a New York judge has determined, ruling that triable issues of fact remain about the firm’s handling of loans worth about $1.8 billion.

Wilson Sonsini Names Pair to Lead Firm

Master — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:21 +0000

Steven Bochner, who has led the firm since 2009, said he wants to return to his corporate practice.

Wilson Sonsini Names Pair to Lead Firm

Master — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:21 +0000

Steven Bochner, who has led the firm since 2009, said he wants to return to his corporate practice.

Canadian Firm’s Ties to Milberg Figure in Fight for Sino-Forest Lead Counsel Role

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:18 +0000

In a decision appointing firms to lead a shareholder class action against Sino-Forest Corp., a judge in Ontario explored whether the Toronto firm Kim Orr should be disqualified from the bidding because of the firm’s prominent ties with Milberg.

In bias suit by former Dechert associate against firm, judge tosses disability claim

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:17 +0000

A federal judge has tossed one of three remaining claims by a former Dechert associate who blames the firm’s macho culture for his work troubles after going on leave. Ariel Ayanna alleges he was fired because he used FMLA time to care for his children and mentally ill wife after their second child’s birth.

In bias suit by former Dechert associate against firm, judge tosses disability claim

Master — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:17 +0000