What’s a common contingency fee for an ERISA plaintiff’s attorney? Is it 1/3?

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For judgment, we usually get our lodestar. For class settlements, 9th Circuit benchmark is 25% and it’s hard to get over that approved without a negative multiplier or something like that. For individual settlements, 1/3 doesn’t sound unreasonable but it probably depends on the stage of the case and hours expended / the size of the settlement.

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What state?

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Hello everyone, I am a fresher and I recently joined a management consulting firm(3 months) with 12+LPA and I realised MC is not for me.
I tried giving it a shot for the first 2 months but then I am just dragging there after. Anyhow yk how it's in MBA, campus placement leli without a thought plus lack of experience in everything. It's tough out there.
I am desperate to switch to creative/marketing/branding/advertising. If anyone could help/guide/refer me in the right direction that'd be great.

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Hi everyone
My brother wants to buy Financial modelling and valuation analyst (FMVA) by Corporate
Finance Institute(CFI) opting for a purely online
course. It is costing me around 30000 for Normal self study and 70000 for
full immersion/premium pack. (I don't
know about the placement assistance but need it so that he can get placed as he is a 2020 grad)
Is this course worth buying or anyone
has done this certification, help him to
take the correct decision.

Is 50,000 enough to live in Bangalore?

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech How is the medical insurance premium deducted at Larsen & Toubro Infotech aka LTIMindtree?
In monthly installments or at once ?

What are the medical insurance benefits ? How much is the coverage and who are covered?

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Anyone interested in practicing BCG cases over the next few weeks?

Can i internally change my domain ?

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Hi to all , I HP have joined newly as a technical supp engineer in Hp what is the path going forward pretty confused if anyone experienced here please throw in some light, Doing what would get me a good ctc and a good career growth i Don't wanna get stuck. Thank you

What is the salary range for an engagement mgr at Oliver Wyman?

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Anyone return to work from maternity leave experience a major change in their role (i.e. getting sidelined or unofficially demoted in their role)? What steps did you take to address this?

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Do men in their 30s actually want to settle down and get married? It seems like most are pretty happy with their single lifestyle. Asking as a 26F who is looking for commitment if I should even bother

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Hi friends.. am working as BH with Axis Bank & looking forward to change.

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Is anyone aware if my lwd was 28th nov , when my fnf settlement can be received.

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What are some useful or enlightening questions to ask a client directly during a pitch briefing?

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What’s your current goal as an engineer? I’d love to one day work as part of a Formula 1 design team

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Just saw that. Not a big fan of the LF Coupe but would definitely go with a silver Aperta if I could.

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I’m thinking of applying to UnitedHealth Group as a senior accountant. The position is fully remote. Does any know what it’s like working for them? Also, does anyone know what the compensation looks like for this position in Arizona? Thank you.

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Miami Airport is so chaotic ALL THE TIME. Thank God for Clear + Precheck that's all I'm going to say. 🙌

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Can someone walk through a general day-to-day if an in-house employment lawyer? Thanks in advance!

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Ok, maybe this has been done before, but I want to get a real life sense of the difference between EPLI and Private L&E (management side) practices. Let's do a poll:

1.) Primary source of business: EPLI or Private Companies?

2.) Number of matters you are currently working on

3.) Average billable rate (your year)

4.) Normal working hours/wk

5.) Percentages: Litigation vs Counseling

6.) Type of firm: ID, Big 4, Boutique, BigLaw, etc.

I'll kick things off in comments.

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Anyone working as an employment defense attorney in Kansas City and willing to share your experience with me? I'm thinking about making the switch from plaintiff to defense and trying to decide if I want to, and if I do, what firm to go to.

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What is considered a “large” caseload in employment litigation? I work at a large L&E boutique law firm and handling about 14-15 active litigation cases in state/federal court or arbitration. Some of these matters are multi-plaintiff and multi-defendant cases, but none are class actions. This does not include any matters I am handling in the charge stage or in pre-litigation. Not sure if that’s a typical caseload or not?

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Long shot—but does anyone know compensation and culture at Fisher Phillips’ Louisville office?

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Pros and cons about making partner vs in-house or other alternative tracks? Is there truth to the anecdotes about junior partners working more and earning less than associates and does it get better after a few years? I’m at a crossroads of deciding whether to stay the course or start planning exit opportunities.

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Case load= malpractice? Small plaintiff’s firm of 25 attorneys. I was a 2 year associate hired and given 50 active files in pre litigation status. 9 mos later a partner quit and I inherited 45 more. I got up to 105 files. Now I hover at 85 active files in varying stages of pre lit. I asked managing partner for help and was told to settle more claims to lessen my load. Is this what people consider negative work culture?

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Are any L&E groups/firms hiring judicial law clerks for Fall 2023 yet (junior level - 2nd/3rd year)? Primarily interested in counseling but wouldn’t oppose some split with litigation. Any insight is appreciated!

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What are associates looking for either as 1st years or junior associate positions? My firm is looking to expand and take on one or two new associates but we aren't getting any applicants. Not sure how to spice up our job posting to entice more attention.

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Any insight into mid-market Jackson Lewis offices? Specially, salary range for 3rd-5th year associates, work-life balance, bonuses, and interview experiences. I know each office is different but just looking for general info and feedback.

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How much is Jackson Lewis paying (preferably in Miami) for a third or fourth year associate?

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Anyone know Ogletree third and fourth year comp in SD?

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Does anyone have insight into Squire Patton Boggs for L&E in Atlanta? Pay and/or culture insight appreciated.

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Does anyone have a WFH or hybrid agreement with their firm? Do you like it?

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Info on Ford Harrison? Good place to work? Pros and cons? Thanks!

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What are your current billable hours and salary? Is anyone actually on a good ratio with this - would love to hear

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What are the big 4 RTO policies looking like? Firm wide? Office specific?

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How many rounds of interviews at Ogletree? From Application to Offer/Rejection? Applied to Major Metro Region

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How is everyone’s workload? I was insanely busy the last month but the past week or so has slowed significantly.

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