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December 01, 2007 | The American Lawyer

You've Got Litigation

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October 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

Clouds Lingering Over IPOs

When Liberty Mutual unveiled plans for a $1.3 billion IPO for its property and casualty division two weeks ago, we wondered whether the listing might spell the end of the IPO doldrums. It didn't take long for us to get our answer.
5 minute read
February 28, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher, Skadden Advise on Blackstone's Mall Buy

The private equity firm agreed to pay $9.4 billion for U.S. shopping centers owned by debt-ridden Australian mall operator Centro Properties Group.
2 minute read
May 29, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Four Firms Bring $1.4 Billion Death Care Deal to Life

Fried Frank, Jones Walker, Latham & Watkins, and Shearman & Sterling are advising on a $1.4 billion merger announced Wednesday between leading funeral home operators Stewart Enterprises and Service Corp. International, which has ties to a defunct funeral giant that was famously dealt a deathblow by noted plaintiffs lawyer Willie Gary.
4 minute read
May 28, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Dewey Effectively Done As Firm Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Dewey & LeBoeuf's death spiral reached its denouement Monday with the filing of a Chapter 11 petition in federal bankruptcy court in Manhattan.
7 minute read
May 31, 2013 | The American Lawyer

The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200

Two firms launch Washington, D.C., offices; Covington welcomes back a white-collar criminal defense attorney from Justice; and Seyfarth Shaw adds three partners in New York. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to [email protected].
6 minute read
March 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

My One And Only

How the U.K.'s Eversheds became Tyco's firm of choice in Europe and landed $20 million in fees.
8 minute read
September 02, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie's Tokyo Tony Robbins

To help its Japanese associates rise to the challenges of a globalized business environment, Baker & McKenzie's Tokyo office turned to a former Paul Weiss associate with a strong motivational bent.
7 minute read
November 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Northern Exposure

Unlike their U.S. counterparts, Canadian courts are welcoming global investors with securities claims--so far.
6 minute read
August 19, 2010 | The American Lawyer

The Lateral: Barbara Caulfield's Long and Winding Road

The new Kaye Scholer IP litigation partner has bounced around a lot over her nearly 40-year career. But she says every step along the way has made her a stronger lawyer.
5 minute read

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