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July 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The 2022 A-List: The Firms Climbing Greater HeightsFor the firms on this year's A-List ranking of the most well-rounded members of the Am Law 200, one key to success is always finding another peak to climb.
By Andrew Maloney
8 minute read
July 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
$150M Malpractice Suit Against Winston & Strawn Proceeds in DiscoveryThe former owners of a prominent hotel have argued that the law firm's advice triggered a default on the property.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
July 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The 'Largest Potential for Growth': A Firm's Existing Client RelationshipsTwo recent law firm combinations have boosted Crowell's bona fides and that's given the firm the ability to "augment and enrich existing client relationships," said firm chair Philip Inglima.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
July 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'A Legal Morass': Big Law Builds New Groups for Abortion Legal LandscapeHit with client questions, firms such as Jenner & Block, Foley Hoag and ArentFox Schiff are now assembling and marketing reproductive health care groups.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
July 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Political Events and Office Returns May Lead to Pro Bono Resurgence in 2022While there was broad disappointment about a decline in pro bono work last year, some are hopeful that a confluence of events this year will lead to a rise in service in 2022 and beyond.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
July 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds Paul Weiss Debt Finance Partner as Big Law Builds Up Restructuring BenchesThe moves come as several other law firms have recruited their own finance talent from Kirkland lately.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
July 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Despite M&A Slowdown, Big Firms Like Latham Continue Growing Corporate BenchLatham, like Kirkland and a few other Big Law juggernauts, is in the enviable position of almost always being a top recruiter of talent, no matter the economic conditions.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
July 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Seyfarth Adds 3 From K&L Gates, Seeing Government Contracts a 'Top Priority'The law firm is adding attorneys in the practice amid growing requirements that contractors use materials made in the U.S.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
July 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Unlikely to Bow to Texas Freedom Caucus' Threats on Abortion TravelIf Texas Republicans want a legal fight with multibillion-dollar law firms, they'll get it, say managing partners at firms with Texas offices.
By Dan Roe | Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
July 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Sidley and Law Firms Get Warning From Texas Lawmakers on Abortion Pay PolicyThe legislators promised "additional civil and criminal sanctions on law firms that pay for abortions or abortion travel."
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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