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.
April 11, 2023 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firms Invest in IP Practices, Amid 'Consistent' Demand in Patent Practices and ITC Work"Our firm is seeing a growth in the number of ITC cases," said Domingo LLagostera, co-chair of Blank Rome's intellectual property litigation practice group.
By Abigail Adcox
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April 07, 2023 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firms Entered 2023 on Solid Footing, but Rate Pressure LoomsWhile most of D.C.'s largest law firms grew revenue, several saw dives in profits, due to rising expenses and slower demand.
By Abigail Adcox
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April 07, 2023 | National Law Journal
Womble Absorbs IP Boutique, Amid Sustained Demand in Patent PracticesDespite a global economic slowdown, IP work is saying "consistent," noted Preston Heard, practice group leader.
By Abigail Adcox
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April 04, 2023 | National Law Journal
Mintz Names New DC Office LeaderIn her new role, Lipkowitz said one of her first tasks will be driving people back into the office as the firm adopts a hybrid work schedule post-COVID, and "recreating and reenforcing that sense of community.
By Abigail Adcox
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April 04, 2023 | National Law Journal
Ex-Clinton Campaign Lawyer's Return to Big Law Highlights Continued Demand for Cybersecurity ExpertiseMichael Sussmann's arrival at Fenwick & West comes less than a year after the former Perkins Coie partner was acquitted of lying to the FBI.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 03, 2023 | National Law Journal
Jenner & Block Builds Investigations, Fintech Practice With Former Federal ProsecutorJenner & Block is one of several law firms in Washington that have added former government talent to their ranks, as regulatory and enforcement work continues to ramp up in Big Law.
By Abigail Adcox
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March 31, 2023 | National Law Journal
Crowell & Moring Joins Law Firms in Suing Landlords Over Pandemic-Era RentThe D.C.-based firm is one of several that sued their landlords since the pandemic, potentially paving the way for other law firms to follow suit.
By Abigail Adcox
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March 28, 2023 | National Law Journal
Holland & Knight Recruits Partners From K&L Gates to Build Tech Policy TeamThe new hires are expected to expand the firm's policy focus on "emerging technologies and space exploration," said Holland & Knight.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
March 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
Gibson Dunn Hires 2 Lawyers from Paul Hastings, Expanding Fintech and Reg PracticesAs regulatory pressure continues to build in Washington, especially on financial services and technology companies, Gibson Dunn has been bulking up its related practices.
By Abigail Adcox
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