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Day v. Sidley & Austin
Citation:
431 U.S. 908 (1977)Facts
Day was first associated with Sidley & Austin in 1938. His legal career was interrupted by World War II service in the Navy and by his tenure with both the Illinois state government. As a senior partner, he was entitled to a certain percentage of the firm’s profits. He was never a member of the executive committee, which managed the firm’s day-to-day business. He remained a partner with Sidley & Austin from 1963 until his resignation in December 1972. Between February 1972 and July 12, 1972, S & A’s executive committee explored the idea of a possible merger between that firm and the Liebman firm. At the meeting, each partner present, including plaintiff, voiced approval of the merger idea. In October, 1972, the new Washington Office Committee recommended to the Management Committee that a combined Washington office be set up at 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, thus eliminating the old S & A Washington office. A decision was then made to move to the new location despite plaintiff’s objections. Day resigned from Sidley & Austin effective December, 1972.
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