February 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former Eckert Seamans Trio Returns to Firm, Citing New LeadershipLitigators Ray Middleman, Amy Roy and Shane Valenzi left for Baltimore-based Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in 2022, but Eckert CEO Scott Cessar, who started in the role last May, successfully recruited them back.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
February 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Faegre Drinker Rebounds From 2022 With Double-Digit PEP Growth"We saw these huge gains in litigation, including product liability, intellectual property, class actions, appellate work," said Chair Gina Kastel, who is close to completing her first year in the role.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
February 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Weber Gallagher Snags Vaughan Baio Leader in Bid to Broaden Litigation PortfolioMadeline Baio's current work in commercial litigation on behalf of transportation companies sits outside of the firm's primary focus on general liability.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
February 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The Sweet Spot Between Microaggressions and Empty Words: Threading the Needle on Associate FeedbackLaw firms and partners may struggle to deliver appropriate guidance to rising attorneys while keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion standards in mind. But getting it wrong has real costs.
By Amanda O'Brien
5 minute read
February 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Business Litigation Firm Sees Founding Partner Leave for Spinoff With Pa., NY, NJ OfficesLitigation boutique P&K Park is composed of five attorneys who were with the firm previously known as Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
February 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former GSK Patent Leader Moves to Troutman PepperDuke Fitch started at the company as a medicinal chemist and rose to vice president of U.S. pharmaceutical patents after earning his law degree.
By Amanda O'Brien
2 minute read
February 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Former McElroy Deutsch CFO Charged With EmbezzlementJohn Dunlea faces a potential total of 15 years in prison and fines of up to $165,000 under New Jersey law.
By Amanda O'Brien
3 minute read
February 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Clark Hill Adds on Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Real Estate Duo in PittsburghBlaine Lamperski previously led the local real estate practice for the Pittsburgh unit of the global giant. He's joined by member John Bonaccorsi.
By Amanda O'Brien
3 minute read
February 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Penn Taps Wilmer to Defend Against Allegations of Enabling Campus AntisemitismThe firm previously prepared former Penn president Elizabeth Magill for a December congressional hearing investigating college campus antisemitism. Criticism over Magill's responses ultimately led to her resignation.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
February 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Opening 2 New Offices, Vaughan Baio Prepares for Aggressive Growth in 2024The Philadelphia-based litigation defense firm has expanded its footprint into Cherry Hill and Long Island.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read