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May 01, 2007 | The American Lawyer

Bavaria's Buyout Capital

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July 11, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Asia Deal Digest: July 11, 2013

* Simpson and S&C lead on Japanese ad group's $1.2 billion share offering* Five firms on Chinese meat processor's take-private deal* Malaysian budget airlines turns to Pillsbury and Christopher & Lee Ong for $310 million IPO
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January 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

The Right People at the Right Time

Cleary built a dominant position in South Korea through expertise, hard work--and serendipity. But competing successfully in Asia's other markets has been harder.
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September 01, 2004 | The American Lawyer

Good Reception

A few weeks ago, I found myself in the reception area of a large law firm. (We'll leave out the name to protect the innocent.) After hopping cabs for most of the day, I was hoping to find an open computer to check e-mail before my meeting. So I asked the receptionist if there was a guest computer or an open connection that I could use to access my e-mail account. (No, I don't carry a BlackBerry.)
6 minute read
January 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

Litigation Department of the Year Product Liability Winner: Reed Smith

The firm was a finalist in two previous product liability competitions. This time around it's bigger. It scored important victories across the board. And it has embraced alternative fees.
6 minute read
December 01, 2007 | The American Lawyer

Rich Lawyer, Poor Lawyer

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December 01, 2007 | The American Lawyer

Viva Mazatl�n!

In most of the Spanish-speaking world, pulmon�a means pneumonia. But in Mazatl�n the word carries another definition.
5 minute read
December 20, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Over Trustee's Objections, Former Howrey Bankruptcy Counsel to be Paid in Full

In a single declarative sentence, U.S. bankruptcy court judge Dennis Montali (left) captured the essence of what was at issue during a nearly two-hour hearing over professional fee applications in the Howrey bankruptcy: "This is not an ATM machine."
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December 16, 2010 | The American Lawyer

Icelandic Bank Fails in $2 Billion Bid to Sue Former Execs, Auditor in New York

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