By Jason Bergman | October 10, 2023
The purpose of the voluntary payment doctrine is to bar recovery of payments voluntarily made with full knowledge of the facts and in the absence of fraud or mistake of material fact or law. The applicable law is presented in a recent case: 'ECI Financial Corp. v. Resurrection Temple of Our Lord, Inc.'
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By Alex Anteau | Thomas Spigolon | October 9, 2023
Burke and Moore contend they are just two of "a continuing exodus of partners and other attorneys" leaving Drew Eckl & Farnham because of inequitable compensation, according to court papers.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | October 9, 2023
"Appellants' arguments that Texas law, not federal bankruptcy law, controls are incorrect. We find the pre-petition payment doesn't affect the debtor's equitable interest in them at the time the petition was filed," wrote Fifth Circuit Judge Stephen A. Higginson.
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By Zack Needles | October 6, 2023
The news and analysis you need to start your day.
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By J. Mark Santiago | September 29, 2023
This article maps out a system that would enable law firm management to implement a meaningful pay-for-performance system that drives positive associate performance and enhances the firm's culture.
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By Charlotte Johnstone | September 28, 2023
Former insiders spoke of issues around the firm's inflexible lockstep and a perceived lack of global ambition—but the firm's managing partner Edmund Reed explains how these and others matters are being addressed.
8 minute read
By The Legal Intelligencer | September 26, 2023
In The Legal's GC Compensation supplement, find out how general counsel fare across the state and take a look at how the SEC's new disclosure rule has held up one year in.
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By Justin Henry | Andrew Maloney | September 12, 2023
Their potential pay may not be the highest for partners at high-end Am Law 25 firms, where annual compensation for a handful is more than $25 million.
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By Cedra Mayfield | August 24, 2023
The Judicial Council of Georgia has unanimously voted to accept a recommendation to reform judicial pay. Under the proposal, Georgia jurists' base salary rates would increase to become comparable to federal judges' for fiscal year 2024.
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By Amanda O'Brien | August 23, 2023
Owen Burman, a senior consultant and managing director with Wells Fargo, indicated that firms based in the city are likely catching up with their peers elsewhere in the country.
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