NEXT

Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien covers how law businesses are conducted throughout the state of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at [email protected].

Connect with this author

September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Troutman Pepper Accused of Inattentive Case Management in $59M Malpractice Suit

A New York construction company claims that the firm and construction litigation partner Frank Cara failed to properly investigate claims against the company and consequently offered ill-informed defenses on its behalf in two cases.

By Amanda O'Brien

7 minute read

September 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer

K&L Gates Attorneys Have Put 28,000 Hours Toward Stamping Out Revenge Porn in Past Decade

The firm's Cyber Civil Rights Project receives an average of 33 requests for help involving revenge porn each week. "The behavior has not gone away. People are still doing the same thing," said program co-founder David Bateman.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

September 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Appoints New Pittsburgh Managing Attorney

Stuart Sostmann will replace current managing attorney Scott Dunlop, who is set to retire at the end of 2024 after three decades in the role. 

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

August 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Facing Demand Surge, Weber Gallagher Adds 7 Transportation Attorneys in Harrisburg

The team arriving from Rawle & Henderson opens up the firm's abilities to service clients in Maryland, where it aims to launch a new office later in the year, as well as Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

August 28, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Ohio Firms Combine to Create 200-Lawyer Shop

Forty-three attorneys from Brouse McDowell will be joining NLJ 500 firm Roetzel & Andress effective Oct. 1.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Dechert COO Jumps to Klehr Harrison

Corey Smith replaces Thomas Ecker, who is retiring after 23 years at Klehr Harrison.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges

The firm stands accused of failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client information.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Armstrong Teasdale Loses 10 Real Estate Attorneys to Fox Rothschild

The condo and cooperative housing group, which arrived at Armstrong Teasdale in 2019, ultimately failed to integrate its niche practice into the firm, according to chief business development officer Jay Wager.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

August 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Stradley Ronon Bolsters Investment Management Practice With Vanguard Hire

Former Vanguard associate general counsel Brian Murphy most recently headed the investment giant's enterprise growth legal team.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Facing a Shrinking Talent Pool, Insurance Defense Firms Are Fighting to Add Attorneys

"As insurance carriers become more aggressive with auditing and exceptions and cost containment, that is an impediment to our ability to retain talent," said one law firm leader. "It's having an adverse effect on morale."

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read