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Brian Baxter

Brian Baxter

November 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Growing U.S. Firm Fires London Partner After Soccer Rant

Goldberg Segalla, a 240-lawyer U.S. firm that has made some high-profile lateral additions this year, chose to terminate the founding partner of its London office after he was caught disparaging Liverpool soccer fans as “scouse scum.”

By Brian Baxter

3 minute read

November 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Growing U.S. Firm Fires London Partner After Soccer Rant

Goldberg Segalla, a 240-lawyer U.S. firm that has made some high-profile lateral additions this year, chose to terminate the founding partner of its London office after he was caught disparaging Liverpool soccer fans as “scouse scum.”

By Brian Baxter

3 minute read

November 09, 2015 | Law.com

Foley & Lardner, Eversheds Won't Pursue Combination

A little more than a week after news of tie-up talks between Foley & Lardner and London-based Eversheds made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, the two firms have called off discussions about a merger.

By Brian Baxter

2 minute read

November 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Foley & Lardner, Eversheds Won't Pursue Combination

A little more than a week after news of tie-up talks between Foley & Lardner and London-based Eversheds made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, the two firms have called off discussions about a merger.

By Brian Baxter

2 minute read

November 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dickinson Wright Debuts Health Care Venture, Plus More Lateral Moves

Detroit-based Dickinson Wright launches a health care affiliate; Duane Morris hires a diversity leader; Quinn Emanuel starts a class action practice in Australia; Sidley expands in Los Angeles; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

9 minute read

November 08, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dickinson Wright Debuts Health Care Venture, Plus More Lateral Moves

Detroit-based Dickinson Wright launches a health care affiliate; Duane Morris hires a diversity leader; Quinn Emanuel starts a class action practice in Australia; Sidley expands in Los Angeles; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

9 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Law.com

Drug War Led Hogan Lovells Partner to Adopt Pro-Pot Stance

A ruling this week by Mexico's Supreme Court could eventually legalize marijuana in the country. Hogan Lovells partner Juan Francisco Torres Landa is one of four plaintiffs who brought the landmark case in an effort to end decades of drug violence.

By Brian Baxter

6 minute read

November 05, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Drug War Led Hogan Lovells Partner to Adopt Pro-Pot Stance

A ruling this week by Mexico's Supreme Court could eventually legalize marijuana in the country. Hogan Lovells partner Juan Francisco Torres Landa is one of four plaintiffs who brought the landmark case in an effort to end decades of drug violence.

By Brian Baxter

6 minute read

November 04, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fee Tracker: As NHL Season Begins, Skadden Leads Among Legal Billers

The National Hockey League's 2015-2016 season is underway, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has checked some of its competitors vying for the league's legal work over the board; plus other notable bills from big law.

By Brian Baxter

5 minute read

November 04, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fee Tracker: As NHL Season Begins, Skadden Leads Among Legal Billers

The National Hockey League's 2015-2016 season is underway, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has checked some of its competitors vying for the league's legal work over the board; plus other notable bills from big law.

By Brian Baxter

5 minute read