https://abovethelaw.com/2022/12/law-firm-sues-associates-for-not-billing-enough/
“The law firm of Larson Latham Huettl sent bills to two former associates alleging “overpayment” when the associates didn’t bill enough. The firm took both to court and won — both cases are on appeal”
From company policy:
” Hours Billed Discrepancy. In the event that Associate bills out less than the base quota for a three month [sic] period, the Associate’s salary will be reduced appropriately at the discretion of LLH in order to make up for any discrepancy. Any discrepancy where the actual hours billed is less than the base hours required will be considered to be a debt owed by Associate to LLH at the end of the calendar year or at the termination of employment.”
Seeeesh!