Jul 29

Park Benches And Supreme Court Benches

And Todd Blanche keeps trying to get over the Judiciary speedbump. ----- The biggest story in legal last week was an unfortunate guerrilla antagonizing of a couple making out on a park bench... who just happened to be a Wachtell partner and associate. And now an internal HR probl ... Show More

31m 45s

Jul 22

2026: A Rule Of Law Odyssey

Maybe in several years, we can get it back. ----- A Vault 50 law firm announced deep staff layoffs -- upward of 10 percent -- last week. Is this a sign of things to come -- a byproduct of AI pressure and a precarious economy -- or a unique problem for that firm? Controversy erupt ... Show More

37m 39s

Jul 15

Collateral Damage Across The Legal Industry

From firms to law schools, innocent bystanders take heat. ----- Everyone talks about conflicts and redundancies, but the saddest merger collateral damage is forcing legacy lawyers to go back through the last six months of their time. That's what's happening to the Cadwalader asso ... Show More

33m 1s

Jul 2024

Biglaw's Big Billing Bonanza

Where are those summer bonuses? Don't give up hope yet. ----- Law firms are rolling in dough as partners are charging more and billing more. But comparing Biglaw to the NBA? Come on, New York Times. Despite all the money, it's not trickling down to associates in the form of mass ... Show More

37 m

Dec 2023

Big Law Salary Wars, SCOTUS-Related Subpoenas

On this edition of the Bloomberg Law Show, Lydia Wheeler and Kimberly Robinson speak with Bloomberg News Reporter Emily Birnbaum on the latest SCOTUS-related subpoenas approved in Congress. Plus, Bloomberg Law's Meghan Tribe joins to talk about this year's big law salary wars. S ... Show More

34m 49s

Feb 2023

The ABA's Bold Stance Against Losers (Of The Civil War)

On the latest episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer, Kathryn and Chris ponder the need for a rule against Confederate flagsin courtrooms in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA the year of our Lord 2023. Speaking of bold stances on things that should be obvious, the American Bar Association ... Show More

30m 2s

May 2024

Glitz, glamor and economics at the 2024 upfronts

This week, media giants have been gathering in New York City for the upfronts, where networks and streaming platforms try to court ad buyers by previewing shows for the seasons ahead. We’ll take the pulse of ad spending as streaming continues to outshine traditional broadcast tel ... Show More

9m 30s

Jan 2025

Powell v Trump and megacap earnings

Expect questions about Fed independence at the chairman's Q&A. (0:59) Apple, Microsoft, Met and Tesla report results. (3:10) Alphabet may be sitting on an Nvidia rival. (5:53) Show Notes Six of seven bubble conditions have been met Earnings calendar Dividend roundup Episode trans ... Show More

8m 26s

Jul 2018

Summertime and the living is easy

China, the leveraged loan market, Netflix and the Los Angeles Dodgers utility-man (why not?) headline another scintillating investment discussion. 0:00 "Maximum" Max #Muncy and value investing 1:53 Cracks in the #China facade 5:19 Debt or equity? The #Ne ... Show More

13m 26s

Jun 2024

The Deal Room: IBD Insights - Who's Hiring & Who's Firing

In this episode, inspired by a recent Financial Times article, we delve into the current landscape of the Investment Banking Division (IBD). Why are partners and Managing Directors (MDs) feeling the heat, and how does this pressure impact analysts and associates down ... Show More

42m 29s

Oct 2021

“Fascinating Stuff, This Pricing” (Can We Talk About It?)

Conrad and Gyi take on the elephant in the courtroom. Clio’s Legal Trend Report shows us potential clients are interested in both pricing and payment plans, but as lawyers, we’re reluctant to go there. Why? Explore options on how you can better position yourself. Are you less exp ... Show More

31m 59s