Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Aug 31, 2020)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Fly-Fishing and All-Night Layovers: How McGuireWoods Got Face-to-Face With Summer Associates Despite COVID Challenges," The American Lawyer
"As Big Firms Get Ready for First-Year Associates, Concerns Remain Over Training, Retention," The American Lawyer
"What Are the Chances of First-Year Associate Cancellations?," The American Lawyer
"Utah Broke the Lawyer Fee-Sharing Mold. Now Other States Watch With Interest," Legaltech News
"Holland & Knight, Stoel Rives Partially Restore COVID Pay Cuts," The American Lawyer
"Big Law Firms Are Forcing Out More Unproductive Partners as Recession Stalls Profits," The American Lawyer
"Reed Smith Cuts 19 London Roles Including Lawyers," Law.com International
"Linklaters To Allow Partners, Staff To Work Remotely Up To 50% Of Time," Law.com International
"Kennedys To Pay Out Salary Increases and Bonuses After COVID-19 Delay," Law.com International
"Nearly Half Of Legal Workers Are 'Dreading Going Back To The Workplace'," Law.com International
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