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 02, 2024 | National Law Journal
Law Firms Terminate Lobbying Relationships With Chinese CompaniesAkin, Brownstein and Steptoe have parted ways with Chinese lobbying clients in recent months amid increased scrutiny of China on Capitol Hill.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
April 01, 2024 | National Law Journal
DOJ Antitrust Leaders Exit for Skadden, Foley & LardnerThe lawyers were chief and assistant chief in the Washington criminal II section of the DOJ's antitrust division.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
March 29, 2024 | National Law Journal
Building on 7% Revenue Rise in 2023, Frost Brown Todd Looks to Enter New Markets, Add to Head Count"We had another very good year, particularly given the sort of uncertainties around the economic environment," chairman Robert Sartin said in an interview.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
March 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Miles & Stockbridge Sees Revenue and Profits Rise as Partnership ContractsCEO Nancy Greene said the firm is looking at expansion possibilities, including in Wilmington and New York.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
March 26, 2024 | The Recorder
Regional West Coast Firms See Modest Gross Revenue Increases, as Equity Partner Tiers ContractHanson Bridgett, Stoel Rives and Procopio all had gross revenue or profit increases last year, while declines in their equity partnerships helped to boost PEP.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
March 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
DOJ Health Care Litigator Heads to Nelson MullinsJillian Willis most recently served as assistant chief of the healthcare fraud unit in the DOJ's criminal division.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
March 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Takes Bigger Bet on Contingency Fee PracticesKirkland, Crowell, Quinn and Susman Godfrey, among others, have all had financial gains from contingency fee cases. "We've seen a noticeable increase in interest in building out plaintiff side practices," said Evan Meyerson, at Burford Capital.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
March 20, 2024 | National Law Journal
Paul Hastings Hires White & Case Partner as Co-Chair of International Arbitration PracticeJonathan Hamilton was previously head of White & Case's Latin America arbitration practice.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
March 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
Wilmer's Revenue and Profits Soar Amid Boom in Countercyclical PracticesWhile the firm landed in the spotlight for its clients' congressional testimony, Wilmer's revenue and profit grew 10% or more in 2023, amid gains in litigation and investigations practices.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
March 14, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Associate's Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced to 15 Months for Trading on Firm's Deal InfoSeth Markin's sentencing for an insider trading scheme highlights the continued security concerns for law firms, especially those with remote and hybrid working arrangements for their lawyers.
By Abigail Adcox
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