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Figma's IPO Means a $5.6M Payday for Fenwick & West

Fri, 2025-08-01 13:09

The law firm is Figma's counsel and holds a sizable chunk of shares following the startup's debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

       

Tenth Circuit Rejects BLM Plan to Manage Wild Horse Populations as Arbitrary and Capricious

Fri, 2025-08-01 11:37

The Wild Horses Act places wild horses—symbols of the West's pioneer spirit—under federal protection and management. In southern Wyoming though, these herds largely live on “checkerboard land, in other words, lands that alternate between public and private ownership, creating a checkerboard effect. After its enactment, wild horse populations exploded, leading to damaged habitats.

       

NCBE Releases Plethora of Resources for NextGen UBE

Fri, 2025-08-01 11:30

The National Conference of Bar Examiners released six new resources on Friday to prepare test-takers for the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, which launches July 2026.

       

How I Made Partner: 'Learn the Work You're Doing Inside and Out,' Says Robert Ruh of Brown Rudnick

Fri, 2025-08-01 10:59

"First and foremost, learn the work you're doing inside and out. Do it reliably (e.g., on-time and mistake-free). Speak up when you have something to contribute. Understand that you are in client services, to both your firm's clients and to the partners giving you work."

       

Hurdles Hold Back In-House Attorneys' Efforts to Maximize Pay

Fri, 2025-08-01 08:42

Legal department lawyers feel hamstrung by a lack of transparency about what lawyers at their level, in their industry and in their part of the country earn. On top of that, some attorneys hurt themselves in negotiations by failing to grasp the wealth-building power of equity.

       

The Week in Data Aug 1: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Fri, 2025-08-01 07:59

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.

       

What to Know from 1st Circuit Pick Joshua Dunlap's Confirmation Hearing

Fri, 2025-08-01 07:44

“My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.

       

'Sweetener' Bonuses for Laterals Are Coming With Risks

Fri, 2025-08-01 04:59

Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.

       

Law Firm Disrupted: An Associate Vibe Check

Fri, 2025-08-01 00:29

While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs, those tuned into the associate job market say.

       

Eighth Circuit Rejects Medical Resident's Attempt to Enforce Alleged Oral Agreement

Fri, 2025-08-01 00:00

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims brought by a former medical resident who alleged that Washington University (WashU) and the Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) wrongfully forced him out of their residency program.

       

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