John Quinn Says Timing of His Firm Leadership Exit Is ‘Logical’

John Quinn has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of the law firm he founded by expounding on what he has learned running it all these years. Sunday, he seemed to give one more lesson: Don’t be sentimental about your exit.

Albany Prosecutor Hit With Professional Misconduct Finding

The New York judicial committee tasked with reviewing complaints against attorneys found that President Donald Trump’s US attorney pick in Albany committed professional misconduct.

Katyal’s Boast of AI Role in Tariff Win Draws Swift Blowback

Milbank partner Neal Katyal raised eyebrows this week with a new TED Talk revealing his use of an AI tool to prepare to argue against President Donald Trump’s tariffs at the US Supreme Court.

NYC Penalized for Discovery Blunders in LGBTQ+ Fertility Case

New York City will have to pay sanctions for failing to respond to discovery requests in a lawsuit alleging the city’s health plan discriminates against gay male couples by denying them in vitro fertilization benefits.

Donald Trump talks to reporters  on Election Day, on November 05, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump will hold an Election Night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump Plans to Tap First-Term Judge Picks for Appeals Courts

President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate two of his first term judicial picks to be federal appellate judges.

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The $225,000 Starting Salary: How Big Law Associates Make Bank

Big law associates work long days to meet annual targets of around 2,000 billable hours. Why do they do it? The financial rewards are substantial: starting salaries at top tier law firms begin at $225,000 annually. And that's not including lucrative year-end and special bonuses. In this video, we explain the system at the heart of Big Law's big paydays for its junior lawyers.

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