Life After BigLaw: 'No Job, No Baby and 10 Pounds of Leftover Fat'

Shinyung Oh, the ousted Paul Hastings associate who sent a scathing mass e-mail denouncing the firm's layoff tactics, is airing her feelings once again, this time on her own blog, Because You Never Know ... . The blog contains posts on Oh's sadness over her miscarriage and her post-law firm life...

Supreme Court Rules 5-4 that Second Amendment Protects Right to Own Guns

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to own a gun, apart from service in a militia. 

Why Don't Unhappy Lawyers Leave?

Many lawyers reportedly are unhappy with their jobs. Only a small percentage actually decide to do something else.

Nearly 30% of Lawyers Surveyed Fear Firing

The fear factor is spreading throughout major law firms, as lawyers who are unable to meet their billable hour goals are wondering if their jobs are secure.

Ex-Prosecutor: DOJ Destroyed My Career

Ryan Rainey admittedly broke a rule when he was a star federal prosecutor, and paid a high price for doing so.

Lawyer Chastised for 'Heartless Attack' on Counsel for Pin Honoring Slain Son

A Georgia judge has condemned a lawyer for remarks he made at a deposition about a pin worn by opposing counsel honoring his son killed in Iraq.

How Large Law Firms Motivate: A Better Chance to Advance, Flexible Schedules

Large law firms are re-evaluating how they hire and retain top performers.

The Cost of WilmerHale's Gitmo Victory: $17M Worth of Pro Bono Hours

WilmerHale achieved a significant but costly victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 12 that Guantanamo Bay detainees have habeas rights.

Judge Who Had Sensitivity Training Is Accused Again of Rudeness

A Seattle-area judge has been accused of routinely interrupting litigants and lawyers and addressing them in a manner that is “angry, disdainful, condescending and/or demeaning.”