April 21, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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Back in March, after completing an incredibly successful financial year against all odds in the face of a pandemic, DLA Piper decided it was high time to increase associates’ salaries outside of its major market offices. Slowly but surely, other firms began to follow in DLA’s footsteps: first came Alston & Bird, and then came King & Spalding.
Which firm is next in line?
It’s Midwestern firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister, which is now doing business as Taft Law following its early 2020 merger with Minneapolis-based Briggs and Morgan. Effective July 1, the firm will increase salaries for all associates by $10,000, and increase first-year salaries as well, based on the following matrix:
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Deegan retired from federal service before the U.S. Department of Justice requested resignations earlier this month from federal prosecutors appointed by former President Donald Trump.
It is typical for incoming presidents to replace and appoint new top prosecutors in each district.
“Representing our nation has been the privilege of my lifetime, and it has been an honor to have been entrusted with that responsibility, Deegan, in a Taft Law announcement, said Monday. “I look forward to joining Taft and continuing to serve through private practice. Taft’s solid reputation and the opportunity to build upon the success of its white collar practice were compelling reasons in my decision-making process regarding the next chap
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A finding that the proposal or the company are unsuitable could derail Hard Rock s bid to open a casino here.
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