Ashley Post
November 26, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Personnel updates from Weil, Gotshal and Jenner & BlockLast week, some important news broke concerning lawyers at two major law firms.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
November 21, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Former hedge fund manager charged in record insider-trading schemeYesterday prosecutors arrested a former hedge fund portfolio manager for his involvement in what could be the most lucrative insider-trading scheme in U.S. history.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
November 20, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Law schools cut size of entering classes, adjust curriculumsRecently we reported that despite the fact that there has been a slight increase in jobs in the legal sector, the overall demand for legal services in the U.S. has declined for the second quarter in a row.
By Ashley Post
6 minute read
November 19, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Wal-Mart files complaint against union in attempt to prevent Black Friday protestsThe busiest shopping day of the year is just days away, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is starting to panic.
By Ashley Post
3 minute read
November 16, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Survey predicts reduction in law firm partnersA recent survey from Wells Fargo Private Bank found that 15 percent of U.S. law firms plan to reduce their number of partners in the first quarter of 2013.
By Ashley Post
4 minute read
November 15, 2012 | Inside Counsel
BP will pay $4.5 billion in Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlementToday BP Plc announced that it will pay $4.5 billion and plead guilty to 14 criminal charges related to the epic environmental disaster that occurred more than two years ago in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Ashley Post
5 minute read
November 14, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Through merger and practice group acquisition, two firms see growthA few law firms have announced that theyre joining forces, which is consistent with our recent report that law firm mergers are rebounding in the third quarter.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
November 13, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Judge dismisses suits against John Marshall, KentThe scoreboard isnt looking so good for law school graduates who are waging war against their alma maters.
By Ashley Post
6 minute read
November 12, 2012 | Inside Counsel
States launch investigation into sales of Boston Scientific surgical meshAs product liability lawsuits mount, several states are launching investigations into the sales of Boston Scientific Inc.s transvaginal mesh products.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
November 09, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Foundation, appliance company battle over Julia ChildA few months ago marked what would have been famed chef Julia Childs 100th birthday. Now, her foundation is fighting to protect her good name.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
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