The backdating saga is far from over, taking on a new twist and turn. Kent Roberts, the ex-general counsel of McAfee, has sued his former employer for defamation, invasion of privacy and malicious prosecution. And that?s not all. Claiming a conspiracy theory that he calls "Project Shield," in Oliver Stone style, Roberts alleges that the company's outside lawyers at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Howrey, worked in unison in helping to frame him.   more >>

The associates -- whose prior pay ranged from $160,000 to $200,000 -- are being paid $60,000 plus benefits to work in-house, with no guarantee of employment after the year is up, the Chicago Tribune reports.   more >>

Law firms deferring the start dates of their incoming associate class are providing generous stipends to associates willing to forget about working at the firm, or considering a public sector job while waiting out their deferment.  more >>

If you commute via public transportation, you have probably sat next to some annoying person on the train having a cell phone conversation that everyone can hear?   When that conversation is from a law firm big wig shouting off the names of associates his firm is planning to layoff, sparks are bound to fly.  more >>