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Morning Docket: 06.11.25

Morning Docket: 06.11.25

* Kirkland cuts diversity leader and staff in ongoing cowardice campaign. [American Lawyer] * Elon Musk’s Twitter strategy remains “threatening to sue anyone who doesn’t give us money.” It’s been his play for a year now, but he’s getting a new assist from the FTC....

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Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff

Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff

Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say sources.       Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say...

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Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff

Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff

Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say sources.       Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say...

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Firm Names Hijacked in Wave of Industry Scams

Firm Names Hijacked in Wave of Industry Scams

Scammers have already misused the names of such firms as Latham & Watkins, Dechert, and DLA Piper, according to the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority.       Scammers have already misused the names of such firms as Latham & Watkins, Dechert, and DLA Piper,...

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A Closer Look at Goodwin’s Disclosures to the EEOC

A Closer Look at Goodwin’s Disclosures to the EEOC

Goodwin's response to the EEOC included about 150 pages of spreadsheets showing a detailed breakdown of various summer associate data.       Goodwin's response to the EEOC included about 150 pages of spreadsheets showing a detailed breakdown of various summer...

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Pam Bondi’s Brother Decimated In D.C. Bar Race

Pam Bondi’s Brother Decimated In D.C. Bar Race

If you’re considering running for president of the bar association, it behooves you not to be related to the head of Donald Trump’s personal law firm. When Paul Hastings partner Brad Bondi announced his run for D.C. bar president, we already knew where this was going....

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Paul Weiss Sees More Partner Exits

Paul Weiss Sees More Partner Exits

Two more partners have joined a new spinoff firm, as well as several associates.       Two more partners have joined a new spinoff firm, as well as several associates.       

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Morning Docket: 06.09.25

* Debevoise maintains lockstep compensation but creates non-equity tier. [American Lawyer] * Supreme Court tech glitch blasted out orders before official release. Dismantling a constitutional republic must be done on a proper schedule or what are we even doing here?...

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The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America

The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the 2025 NLJ 500, which five U.S. cities have the most lawyers, and which five firms have the largest offices in those markets? Hint: These are the hottest legal markets in the...

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Failures as a Brand Basis

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II This quote from Shakespeare is prophetic from a trademark standpoint. The primary function of a trademark is to identify and distinguish the...

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Criminal Defense Special Issue COMING SOON

Coming October 2025 Annual Criminal Defense Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine has opened submissions for its all-digital 2025 Criminal Defense Special Issue, highlighting criminal defense attorneys across the country.  Want to Participate? Complete the form below...

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Biglaw Firms Enshrined In Protest Song

Biglaw Firms Enshrined In Protest Song

WilmerHale handed the Trump administration another defeat last week, with Judge Richard Leon striking down the retaliatory executive order with extreme prejudice, a bevy of exclamation points, and a gumbo recipe: The Order is akin to a gumbo. Sections 2 through 5 are...

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