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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May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Biden Administration Is Taking Antitrust Seriously. These Law Firms Are Defending Its Biggest Targets

"These are the cases that firms dream about, where they can throw an incredible amount of resources at it, because the stakes are so incredibly high," said law firm recruiter Jeffrey Lowe.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

May 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

White & Case Recruits DOJ KleptoCapture Task Force Official

David Lim was the co-director of the task force dedicated to enforcing sanctions, export restrictions and economic countermeasures implemented in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Abigail Adcox

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May 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

IP Litigation Trio From Shook Jumps to Boies Schiller Flexner

Chairman-elect Matthew Schwartz said IP disputes, particularly patent litigation, are "areas of strategic focus" for Boies Schiller.

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May 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Two Akin Partners Exit to Launch Separate Lobbying Shops

Their client rosters reflect how small firm lobbying shops can launch or thrive, even as big firms like Akin and Brownstein bring in the most lobbying revenue per year.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

May 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Latham and Arnold & Porter Build Health Care Regulatory Teams

A conflict at Paul Hastings contributed to Eva Temkin's move to Arnold & Porter, while Latham has lured two partners from Skadden.

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May 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

With a 'Competitive Fee Structure,' Miles & Stockbridge Enters New York

"The higher rate structures we see in other firms simply are not tenable for the middle market," noted William Wagner, who joined the Baltimore-based firm from Venable.

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May 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Slew of Big Law Firms Invest in Lateral Partners in California

Several Am Law 50 law firms, from S&C and Winston to McDermott and Mayer Brown, made lateral hires in the state in the last week.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Which Big Law Lawyers Are Donating to Trump and Biden?

While Am Law 200 attorney donors to Trump appeared less common, partners from McGuireWoods, Akin, Latham, Akerman and DLA Piper were among those contributing to his campaign and fundraising arms.

By Abigail Adcox

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