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Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.

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September 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Law Firm Hiring in DC Focuses on High-Demand Antitrust, Investigations Practices

Law firm hiring from the government remains active as demand has grown within litigation and regulatory practices in recent quarters.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

ArentFox Schiff Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unauthorized Disbursement of Escrow Funds

The lawsuit alleges an ArentFox Schiff attorney serving as an escrow agent in a business transaction disbursed more than $1 million in escrow funds without authorization.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Ex-Polsinelli Lawyer Files $20M Sexual Harassment Suit Against Firm, 2 Shareholders

Julia Rix claims that she was "repeatedly hounded" by two senior shareholders over her two years of work at the firm.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Covington Client Intervenes in SEC Battle, Objecting to Disclosure of Identity

The latest filing indicates that additional litigation is likely to play out between a Covington client and the SEC.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Enters Boston, Attracted to 'Significant' Biopharma Presence

Firm leaders expect the five-lawyer office to grow in the coming months, as Arnold & Porter will continue to be active on the lateral market in Boston.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

Covington Agrees to Turn Over 6 of 7 Client Names to SEC

However, one client continues to object to the release of its name and that client has indicated its intent to intervene to pursue an appeal, according to a court filing.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 15, 2023 | National Law Journal

Law Firms Are Building Out ITC Practices Amid Steady Demand in IP Practices

A case before the ITC could require additional staffing, potentially allowing law firms to generate more revenue from their IP practice.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Sees Growing Client Demand for DEI Advice as Law Firms Also Face Scrutiny

McGuireWoods' new DEI team was partly driven by the "onslaught of questions" from clients, said partner Amy Morrissey Turk.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

In Latest Exit, Stroock Litigation Partner Heads to Crowell

As "Stroock was going through its challenges, and I decided to make a move again," Eric Aronson said, he contacted Crowell. "This was the only place that I really wanted to go."

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Meta Associate GC Heads to Squire

Marty Mackowski has joined Squire as law firm demand for antitrust partners stays high. The "antitrust stakes have never been higher" for clients, Squire's Diarmuid Ryan said.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read