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December 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Merger Talks 'Frenetic,' With Deals on the HorizonA Midwest deal this week, Dickinson Wright's acquisition of a 12-lawyer firm in Chicago, could be a harbinger.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 03, 2020 | National Law Journal
Mark Ryan, Mayer Brown Antitrust Leader and 'Force of Nature,' Dies at 65The former D.C. office managing partner for Mayer Brown and the first-ever director of litigation for the DOJ's antitrust division had the finesse to distill complex topics, mentor and inspire, his colleagues say.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Venable Snags Schiff Hardin Construction Group to Launch Chicago OfficeKenneth Roberts, one of the 12 lawyers joining Venable from Schiff, said he expects all of the group's business to follow the lawyers to their new home.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Profit Growth Expected in 2020, Big Law Outlook Remains Positive for Next YearLaw firm demand contracted by about 0.7% in the first nine months of the year, but total expenses were down 2.1%, according to a new report that projected a positive 2021 outlook for firms with strong brands and diverse practice areas.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
November 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
For Juanita Brooks, a Career in the Courtroom Put the World Within GraspWith a creative courtroom approach, Juanita Brooks, a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, has reached the highest levels of intellectual property litigation.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
November 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
What Law Firm Leaders Say About Trump's Refusal to ConcedeLaw firm leaders in a New York business group and former presidents of the New York State Bar Association both issued public statements about Trump's resistance to a transition.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
November 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Should Prepare for Rising Health Care Costs Next YearWhile there was a significant drop off in health care claims in 2020, next year could shape up more like a pre-pandemic year.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
November 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer
System Update: The Pandemic Is Pushing Firms to Change Partner Comp PlansLaw firms were already feeling pressure to rethink their approach to partner compensation, but the current crisis has forced them to reach deeper into the toolbox for solutions.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
November 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Enforcement Uptick Anticipated, McDermott Adds HHS LawyerWhite-collar groups expect a busier regulatory environment under President-Elect Joe Biden, and McDermott's latest hire improves their offerings.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
November 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Why Analysts Caution Against Forecasting Based on Declining 2020 DemandDemand has faltered in ways the legal industry hasn't seen since the Great Recession, but industry analysts warn against reading too much into it just yet.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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