Salaries Are Going Up At Cooley: In a bold financial move devoid of Cravath's usual endorsement, Cooley LLP has decided to match Milbank’s recent salary increases for their associates. This adjustment reflects a growing trend among top law firms to attract and retain elite legal talent in a competitive market. [Read more about Cooley's decision here.](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/10/show-them-the-money-top-biglaw-firm-raises-salaries-for-associates/)

Katie Zacharia’s Job Vanishes Amid Controversy: The legal profession can be as volatile as it is venerable. Katie Zacharia finds herself at the center of a credential controversy, with even former President Trump weighing in on her career choices. Despite the turmoil, she remains a lawyer — at least for now. [Find out more about Zacharia's situation.](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/10/katie-zacharias-credential-controversy-now-has-trump-telling-her-to-reconsider-her-role/)

Tech Company's Controversial Offer to Law Firms: A tech company has recently launched a program offering to pay law firms for access to their email databases, raising significant concerns over attorney-client privilege and ethical boundaries. This bold strategy underscores the increasing value of data in the digital age, even at the potential cost of confidentiality. [Learn more about this development.](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/10/tech-company-launches-program-to-pay-law-firms-for-their-emails-privilege-be-damned/)

Will Bonuses Include Raises This Year?: As the end of the year approaches, associates across the country are left wondering whether their hard work will be reflected in their bonuses and if these bonuses will include the much-anticipated raises. The answer remains uncertain, but the speculation is as rampant as the anxiety. [Share your thoughts and expectations here.](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/10/calling-all-associates-will-your-firm-show-you-the-money-this-bonus-season/)

DOJ Challenges California’s Vote Count: In a controversial legal move, the Department of Justice is seeking to prevent California from counting 20,000 votes, citing dubious legal grounds and questionable motives. This action has sparked a fierce debate about voter disenfranchisement and the integrity of the electoral process. [Read about the DOJ's actions and their implications.](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/10/doj-sues-to-impose-bespoke-20000-disenfranchisement-list-on-california/)

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