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.
June 07, 2023 | National Law Journal
Reed Smith Expands Life Sciences Practice With Manatt Partner-Counsel DuoReed Smith has added Brian Bewley and Kaitlyn Dunn to its roster amid rising regulatory scrutiny in the health care and life sciences space.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 06, 2023 | National Law Journal
Crypto Turns to Big Law for Defense Amid SEC CrackdownSeveral former SEC government officials are defense counsel for the crypto companies.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
June 02, 2023 | National Law Journal
Amid Steady Demand in Antitrust, Sidley Austin Picks Up Weil Partner in DC"The growth in enforcement actions by both the [Fair Trade Commission] and [Department of Justice] and in antitrust class actions will continue to fuel the expansion of our practice," said Sidley's Kristin Graham Koehler.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
June 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Senior FDA Official Joins Morgan Lewis, as Biotech Client Demand Remains HighMaarika Kimbrell is joining Morgan Lewis as major federal legislation and ongoing regulatory changes have helped to drive client demand within the health care space.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 30, 2023 | National Law Journal
Big Law Firms Drive Leasing Activity in DCDavis Polk, Cadwalader, Orrick and Pillsbury have all inked notable leasing deals in DC this year.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 25, 2023 | National Law Journal
Many Law Firms in DC Region Fell in Am Law 200 Rankings, With Mixed Revenue GainsSteptoe & Johnson, in last year's Am Law 100, fell down to the Second Hundred rankings this year, despite growth in revenue and PEP.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
Law Firm Hiring From DOJ and FTC Slows, Amid Uncertainty in Big LawThe supply of veteran government attorneys willing to move may have slowed, while economic uncertainty is leading to fewer partner hires across the legal industry.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
May 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
Wiley Builds Telecom Team Amid Growing Activity From AI and Privacy LawsSeveral D.C. law firms have been adding talent in their telecom practices, seeing work from AI advancements, new data privacy laws and other recent legislation.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 18, 2023 | National Law Journal
Covington and SEC Fail to Reach Agreement in Subpoena Fight Over Client NamesThe law firm rejected the SEC's suggestion of a protective order to protect client names. Now all eyes will be on a judge's upcoming order in the case.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
May 18, 2023 | National Law Journal
Crowell & Moring Taps Hogan Lovells Partner as Tax Co-ChairThe move comes as the firm looks to build up its ability to handle the U.S. federal tax aspects of complex business transactions, including joint ventures and domestic and cross-border mergers.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
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