November 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Settlement With Kleinbard in Diversity Contracting Tiff Allows Pa. Lawyer to Avoid SanctionsBucks County attorney Julie Negovan had faced possible sanctions for prolonging a contractual dispute between her former firm Griesing Mazzeo Law and Kleinbard.
By Amanda O'Brien
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Long Island Midsize Firm and Managing Partner Sued for Sexual Harassment, DiscriminationFormer Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone partner Laura Brancato said she was subjected to sexist and harassing behavior and ultimately fired after raising concerns about the climate for women at the firm.
By Amanda O'Brien
6 minute read
October 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
'These Things Tend to Go in Cycles': Avg. Partner Comp Hits $1M in Phila.The figure grew by $260,000 over the previous year, according to a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
October 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Chief Counsel to Gov. Murphy Set to Move to Lowenstein SandlerParimal Garg is the latest attorney to move from serving New Jersey's governor to a position at Lowenstein Sandler.
By Amanda O'Brien
3 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'We Have That Equal Responsibility': One Am Law 50 Firm's Approach to Lateral Integration"This is a 50/50 proposition. We're not the 'show me' firm, where we bring in the lateral and say, 'Show me your book and how you'll help us,'" said K&L Gates global strategic growth partner Craig Budner.
By Amanda O'Brien
6 minute read
October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
By Amanda O'Brien
5 minute read
October 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Let the Judge Be the Judge, And Let the Lawyers Be the Lawyers': The 'Masterful' MDL Work of Judge Eduardo Robreno"I consider [him] one of the greatest federal judges in the history of the United States," a colleague said of Robreno, an American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement honoree.
By Amanda O'Brien
5 minute read
October 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
With Chair Regularly on the Road, Duane Morris Names First Phila. Office Managing Partner"The thought now was that we could really use someone who's laser focused on Philadelphia," said commercial litigation co-chair James Steigerwald, who stepped into the role earlier this month.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
October 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Big Law for Harris, Solos for Trump: Here's How Pa. Attorneys Are Donating to the Presidential ElectionVice President Kamala Harris significantly outraised Donald Trump among the commonwealth's lawyers, and donations to the former president from large firms were particularly scarce.
By Amanda O'Brien
4 minute read
October 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
With Malpractice Funds Shrinking, Eckert Seamans Brokers New Settlement in Par Funding CaseA previous $45 million settlement has been negotiated down to $38 million, the balance of the firm's "eroding" insurance limits.
By Amanda O'Brien
3 minute read
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