Sidley Partners Seek $1,100 Per Hour in Tribune Bankruptcy Case

Court records reveal some key details of Sidley Austin's work for the Tribune Co. in connection with the media conglomerate's bankruptcy filing. For its efforts, the law firm has so far collected $4.5 million in advance retainers. As of Jan. 1, the law firm's top partners will be charging as much as $1,100 per hour.