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Conn. Atty May Face Discipline, Again, Over Probate Case
A Connecticut attorney with an extensive disciplinary history is again in hot water with ethics regulators by failing to file a case in probate court following the death of a woman whose relatives he represented.
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Day Pitney Names Leaders In Corporate Department
Day Pitney LLP has named three attorneys in New Jersey and Connecticut to its corporate department leadership team, including the real estate, environmental and land use practice, as well as the energy and utilities group.
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The 2024 Compensation Report: In-House
Law360 Pulse asked in-house counsel about their base pay, bonuses and other financial incentives, why they chose to work in-house and more. Find out how much they earn and whether working in-house lives up to the dream of a big paycheck and decent work-life balance.
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A Deep Dive Into In-House Counsel Pay
The total compensation packages for in-house counsel at different levels of the corporate ladder can vary widely, with especially large variations seen in bonus amounts and long-term incentives, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
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To Go, Or Not To Go, To A Firm Directly From Law School
Most legal professionals historically have emphasized the need for young attorneys to gain firm experience immediately after law school. However, that thought is shifting, as more junior lawyers graduate and go directly to a corporate legal team — movement that could eventually take hold as the in-house legal department continues to rise in prominence within businesses.
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Here's How To Negotiate The Best Pay Packages For GCs
Not all general counsel can pull in a pay package that places them near the top 10 highest-paid in-house lawyers. But every top legal officer can use some pro tips on how to negotiate the best deal possible. Law360 Pulse asked several executive compensation experts to share their advice.
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Which GCs Sold Stock In Sept.? Coinbase, Alphabet And More
While the world of cryptocurrency has been a mixed bag for many investors, it has been very good to Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc.
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Over 360 Firms Gain Mansfield Certification In Record Cohort
Diversity Lab on Wednesday announced the names of the record number of law firms that earned Mansfield Certification for the 2023 to 2024 period.
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The 2024 Compensation Report: General Counsel
Law360 Pulse looks at the pay of the best-compensated legal chiefs at S&P 500 companies. Find out who’s making the most and which law firms and schools have the most alumni in these high-profile posts.
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A Deep Dive Into Top GC Pay
Law360 Pulse looked beyond bare financials to see how business sectors, law firms and schools could influence the pay of top-earning GCs in S&P 500 companies. Here’s what we found.
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These Are The Legal Chiefs Who Command Top Dollar
With the increasingly dynamic role of the top corporate lawyer playing out across sectors — as well as stock awards that far outpace the amounts they see in their salaries and bonuses — the pay packages for most general counsel and chief legal officers continue to stay strong.
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Everything You Need To Know About GC Pay
Want to know which legal chief is earning the most at an S&P 500 company? How compensation compares across business sectors? Explore the ins and outs of general counsel compensation with our interactive graphic.
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Judge Backs Ban On Protests Targeting Guo Ch. 11 Trustee
A Connecticut federal judge has affirmed a ban on certain protests aimed at the Chapter 11 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estate of Chinese dissident Miles Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, after the trustee faced death threats because of his investigation and a failed $250 million settlement.
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The 2024 Compensation Report: Law Firms
Law360 Pulse asked lawyers about their compensation, pay structure transparency, billable hours and more. Find out how much they earn, how satisfied they are and where some of the problem areas lie with their pay.
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Firms Add Nonequity Partners, And Many Aren't Happy
Nonequity partners make up one of the fastest-growing tiers of lawyers at major law firms — and that tier is the most discontented, according to Law360 Pulse's 2024 Law Firm Compensation Survey.
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Equity Partners At Smaller Firms Are Most Content With Pay
Lawyers in private practice are generally happy with their compensation, and BigLaw associates are particularly satisfied, thanks to openly competitive rates of pay. But equity partners at smaller firms are happiest, according to a new Law360 Pulse survey.
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A Deep Dive Into Law Firm Pay
The legal industry may be known for its relatively high pay, but don't tell that to lawyers: Barely half of all attorneys feel satisfied or very satisfied with what they make, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
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GRSM50 Promotes 'Unprecedented' 51 Attys To Partner
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP, now known as GRSM50, has elevated 51 attorneys to partnership in 21 states across more than 10 practice groups in a broad range of legal areas.
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Conn.'s Interim Chief Justice Gears Up For 'Drastic Revamp'
The Connecticut legislature's judiciary committee voted Monday to confirm state Supreme Court Justice Raheem L. Mullins as chief justice on an interim basis, elevating the 46-year-old career public servant after hearing his plans for a "drastic revamp" of courthouse technology and his promise to exercise judicial restraint.
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Ex-Conn. Police Chief Drops Atty Fee Ask After Lawsuit Win
The former police chief in Newington, Connecticut, dropped his demand for attorney fees after defamation claims against him were dropped and a state court judge ordered that, in order to collect, his lawyer may have to testify at an upcoming hearing.
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Insurer Says No Coverage For Conn. Firm's Data Breach
A Connecticut personal injury firm's insurance company says it won't foot the bill for claims stemming from a hacker breaking into the firm's email system and stealing over $750,000 from a client, saying the firm's professional liability policy excluded "cyber security events."
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Kicking off this week's legal lions list are four law firms that secured a summary judgment win Tuesday for DoorDash Inc. and other food app delivery companies in their federal lawsuit challenging a New York City law requiring delivery services to provide restaurants with certain customer info.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another action-packed week as law firms promoted partners and federal prosecutors charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.
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Conn. Lawyer Wants Early Win In $450K Malpractice Suit
A Connecticut attorney's former client has effectively admitted that she is the one responsible for delays in responding to discovery requests in a fraudulent transfer suit that ultimately cost her $450,000, the attorney said in seeking summary judgment in a malpractice suit that she brought against him in state court.
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Law Firm Real Estate Report
The start of autumn brings changing leaves and growing law firms as offices big and small increase their footprints through the country. BigLaw firms, midsize shops and boutiques across the country all found room to grow in September.