FEBRUARY 2, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Law Firms Boost Pay Amid Dot-Com Boom. Impact: As law firms raised associate salaries, a ripple effect caused a mass exodus of litigation lawyers into tech startups, leading to the creation of 'law-tech' apps. Fast forward, we now have a world where lawyers can charge by the emoji used in a text message.. Fact: Did you know that the average lawyer's billable hour is now worth more than the average tech startup's valuation? Yeah, those 'associates' are basically the new tech unicorns!.
• Headline: Innovative Strategies for Nonprofits. Impact: Bain & Co’s foray into nonprofit consulting proved that even altruism could be monetized. Now, every time a donation is made, a consultant somewhere whispers, 'Cha-ching!'. Fact: Consulting for nonprofits: because saving the world should always come with a fee. Who knew compassion had a price tag?.
• Headline: What a Delicious, er . . .. Impact: The rave reviews of crepinettes at Palladin made it a culinary landmark. This single meal caused chefs everywhere to experiment with odd ingredients, leading to the eventual rise of 'molecular gastronomy'—where food is less about taste and more about science.. Fact: Crepinettes: because who doesn’t want their sausage wrapped in a layer of intestines? Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Sports of The Times; Listen Up: Caution Is the Word. Impact: Ray Lewis's arrest for murder led to heightened scrutiny of athlete behavior and eventually contributed to the #MeToo movement in sports. Who knew a football player could tackle social issues?. Fact: Ray Lewis went from the football field to the courtroom. A true testament to the fact that sometimes, the game’s biggest tackles happen off the field..