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Alanna Byrne

Alanna Byrne

October 04, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Ellen Pao, Kleiner Perkins disagree on whether she’s been fired

This much is clear: Ellen Pao is leaving Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

By Alanna Byrne

4 minute read

October 03, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Law firm mergers rebound in third quarter, involve smaller firms

After seeing a dip in the second quarter of 2012, law firm mergers are back.

By Alanna Byrne

2 minute read

October 03, 2012 | Inside Counsel

7 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

A mock sword fight goes awry, two superheroes join forces and five more strange lawsuits in the news

By Alanna Byrne

12 minute read

October 02, 2012 | Inside Counsel

JPMorgan sued for fraud over mortgage securities

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit Monday against J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., accusing the countrys largest bank of defrauding investors with defective mortgage-backed securities.

By Alanna Byrne

3 minute read

October 01, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Dewey trustee objects to proposed $165,000 bonus

Just when you thought Dewey & Leboeufs bankruptcy couldnt get any more contentious, the U.S. bankruptcy trustee in charge of the case objected Thursday to a plan that would reward the estates director of finance, Frank Canellas, with a $165,000 bonus.

By Alanna Byrne

2 minute read

September 28, 2012 | Inside Counsel

“Innocence of Muslims” actress refiles suit with added copyright claim

If at first you dont succeed

By Alanna Byrne

5 minute read

September 28, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Reviewing 5 of September's top stories

Colorado shooting victims file suit, Arizonas immigration law causes controversy and three more continuing cases in the news

By Alanna Byrne

6 minute read

September 27, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Costco gender discrimination lawsuit wins class action status

A U.S. judge Tuesday certified a class action suit that accuses Costco Wholesale Corp. of discriminating against its female employees.

By Alanna Byrne

2 minute read

September 26, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Lehman Brothers to pay another $10.5 billion to creditors

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday that it will pay various creditors $10.5 billion in its second round of distributions since filing for bankruptcy.

By Alanna Byrne

3 minute read

September 26, 2012 | Inside Counsel

9 noteworthy in-house career moves

Charting some of the most recent GC and in-house appointments

By Alanna Byrne

4 minute read