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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

April 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Harrisburg Boutiques Merge, Looking to Innovate on Work-Life Balance

SkarlatosZonarich and Mette, Evans & Woodside have come together to form a 25-lawyer firm, which will be known in the market as Mette.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sullivan & Cromwell Reps Fulton Bank in Absorption of Republic First

Republic First's recent struggles included a clash between its ousted founder and the board, which prompted a lawsuit—since resolved—accusing Holland & Knight of overbilling.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

April 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kleinbard Cleared of Wrongdoing in Pennsylvania Diversity Contracting Tiff

Women-owned Griesing Mazzeo Law had accused the firm of shorting it on fees after duping it into serving as a small diverse business subcontractor. A Pennsylvania federal judge tossed the suit Thursday.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Skeptical of Sacks Weston's Survival, Judge Dismisses Firm's Chapter 11 Petition

"The debtor is not a going concern, and its proposed plan will not maximize the value of the estate," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patricia Mayer said in an opinion.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Tight Economy Increased Costs and Hindered Productivity for Pennsylvania's Am Law 100

An analysis by The Legal looked at Am Law 100 revenue and net income figures and determined that eight of Pennsylvania's firms saw their total costs outpace revenue growth by anywhere between 0.5% and 4.6%

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Under Pressure From Lit Funding Creditor, Sacks Weston Agrees to Drop Chapter 11 Bid

The firm acknowledged expected difficulties in convincing creditors to confirm its bankruptcy plan.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The Recorder

Stradley Ronon Launches First West Coast Office With Securities Litigation Team

The Pennsylvania-based firm has brought on board 10 attorneys, including five partners, from litigation boutique Keesal, Young & Logan.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Laffey Bucci & Kent Name Partner's Exit Neither 'Mutual' Nor 'Amicable,' Firm Contends

Brian Kent has also stepped down from the board of a nonprofit advocacy organization.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Laffey Bucci & Kent Parts Ways With Named Partner

Brian Kent, known for his representation of sexual assault victims, described his move as a "mutual decision" and an "amicable" parting.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

April 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Associate Talent Market Cools, as Local Firms Refine Retention Strategies

"They could be happier financially or happier culturally, but there are less disgruntled attorneys at their current firms looking to get out," said Alevistar Legal Search founder Brian Levinson.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read