by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
I agree with Ezra Klein on a lot. Heck, I even recommended his latest book. However, he recently made a comment on his podcast the substance of which was that he thinks it’s nuts to cut off contact with a family member because of vastly different political views. To...
by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
Well, well, well — look who just slid into bonus season with their checkbook open. Dechert has officially matched the prevailing year-end and special bonus scale, ensuring associates can breathe for at least five minutes before remembering their hours are due today....
by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
Halloween, much like MLK Day, has reached the special status of being a holiday you know someone is going to get fired over because they committed a little too hard to the bit. The usual “go collect your belongings” scenario involves people who decide to dress up in...
by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We talk about cautious optimism going into the fourth quarter—that may be causing some more of the caution we’re seeing in the marketplace. We could have a great year. But it may just be a pretty good year. —...
by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
Bonus season is off to a great start, with Cravath leading the Biglaw pack in the annual follow-the-leader of compensation announcements. The elite firm’s 2025 year-end bonuses echo last year’s scale, and include Milbank’s special bonuses as well. Which firm is the...
by RG | Nov 19, 2025 | above the law
When it comes to today’s economy, are you feeling cautious? Optimistic? Cautiously optimistic? Perhaps you’re struggling to determine the most effective metrics to monitor, or considering cost-cutting measures, or looking to sharpen your leadership skills. Whatever...
