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.
September 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
Ex-Polsinelli Lawyer Files $20M Sexual Harassment Suit Against Firm, 2 ShareholdersJulia 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 IdentityThe 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 PresenceFirm 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 SECHowever, 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 PracticesA 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 ScrutinyMcGuireWoods' 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 CrowellAs "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 SquireMarty 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
September 12, 2023 | National Law Journal
Trio of Pillsbury Partners Exits for Clifford ChanceTheir experience in technology transactions was attractive to Clifford Chance, at it looks to strengthen its Americas capabilities in that area to match its offerings in the U.K. and Europe, the firm said.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
September 11, 2023 | National Law Journal
These Law Firms Are the Top-Paid Counsel for Republican and Democratic National CommitteesSeveral Big Law firms and prominent boutiques have received large sums this year from the RNC and DNC. Legal spending by the parties has ballooned, as complex election laws have led to more litigation.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read