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business3 years ago•1 min saved

Navigating Post-Pandemic Challenges: Chicago's Largest Law Firms Collaborate for Growth and Success

Chicago's largest law firms have experienced a dip in local attorney headcounts, with an average decrease of 0.2% from June 2022 to June 2023. Some firms, such as Polsinelli, Seyfarth Shaw, and Baker McKenzie, reported significant drops of up to 17.4%. Even the top three firms in Chicago, Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, and Mayer Brown, saw decreasing local attorney figures. However, there were some firms that saw growth in local attorney headcounts, such as Hinshaw & Culbertson and Latham & Watkins. Additionally, associate base salaries have increased across most firms, with a rise of 13% since 2021.

via Crain's Chicago Business|

#associate-base-salary #attorney-headcounts #business

gaming3 years ago•2 min saved

"Blizzard Reports Decreased Player Engagement and Spending in Overwatch 2"

Overwatch 2 is experiencing a decline in player engagement and spending, according to Activision Blizzard's latest earnings report. The game has faced criticism for its grindy battle pass model, expensive cosmetic items, and new heroes locked behind the battle pass. Additionally, the recent removal of PvE content and charging for story missions have further contributed to the decline. The Overwatch team hopes to reverse this trend with the release of a major content update on August 10, which includes new PVE Story Missions, a new game mode, and a new hero progression system. The impact of the game's release on Steam on August 10 will also provide insight into the player count and engagement.

via Kotaku|

#blizzard #content-drop #declining-numbers