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The American Lawyer

Corporate Bankruptcies Slow Down in Q3 as Weil, Davis Polk and Sidley Earn Major Retentions

The year is still on track to surpass 2023's business bankruptcy filings by 25%, a new report shows.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Former Mayer Brown Chair Bob Helman, Who Steered the Firm Through Turbulent Time, Dies at 90

"His successes on behalf of clients are legion, including his representation of Santa Fe Pacific in a merger that created the largest North American rail network," the firm said in a statement.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a Comeback

AI is one likely driver behind the "greatest shake-up" in law firm staffing over the last year.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman Signs Up for Extra 100K Square Feet at New London Premises

In 2021, Allen & Overy agreed a deal with British Land and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC to let at least 254,000 sq ft on the Broadgate campus.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Has the Bankruptcy Practice Scandal Harmed Jackson Walker's Business or Reputation?

A spokesperson for Texas' Jackson Walker said the firm is "on track" for a record-breaking year, even as it has coped over the last year with fallout from news that a former bankruptcy partner was engaged in a romantic relationship with a former bankruptcy judge in Houston who presided over many cases involving the firm.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Dickinson Wright Opens San Diego Office with Focus on Life Sciences Practice

The firm also hired Jing Liu as member and chair of its life sciences group, along with two members and two patent agents.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Appoints New Corporate Head in Asia to Succeed 30-Year Veteran

Johnny Lim succeeds Hong Kong-based Denise Jong, who has led the corporate practice in Asia for almost a decade and was recently appointed to the firm's executive committee.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kellogg Hansen Joins Plaintiffs Team in Long-Running Baker McKenzie Legal Malpractice Suit

A Spanish businessman who alleges that the firm had ties to a Russian criminal group is beefing up the trial team after an appellate ruling ensures the case stays in U.S. court.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Stoel Rives Adds 7-Lawyer Group to Environmental Practice in Northern California

"There is an increased demand for environmental services in California, but not just California, it's really a busy practice for us throughout our firm," said managing partner Melissa Jones.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland, Skadden Top Global M&A League Tables for First Nine Months

Latham & Watkins, Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul Weiss and Simpson were also in the top of the rankings, as deal activity continues to rebound from last year.
4 minute read

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