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Brian Baxter

Brian Baxter

October 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Amid US Law Firm Merger Mania, an Interesting Tie-Up in the Old Soviet Space

While some global firms have struggled in the former Soviet Union, Asters has expanded by acquiring the Ukrainian operations of one of Russia's largest law firms.

By Brian Baxter

8 minute read

October 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Sidley, Kirkland Score Roles on Two Big Corporate Bankruptcies

American Tire and Mattress Firm have turned to both Am Law 100 firms for counsel on their restructuring efforts.

By Brian Baxter

4 minute read

October 04, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Top Foreclosure Lawyer, Fantasy Football Columnist, Sees Law Firm Liquidate

Mark Stopa, the subject of a criminal investigation in Florida, saw his firm Stay In My Home file for bankruptcy.

By Brian Baxter

4 minute read

October 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Labor Department Filing Reveals Big Sidley Payday in Basketball Dispute

The firm received $3.43 million from the National Basketball Players Association last year after representing its former executive director in a settlement with the high-profile labor union.

By Brian Baxter

6 minute read

October 01, 2018 | The Recorder

Labor Filing Shows Sidley's Payday in Dispute Between Billy Hunter and NBPA

The firm received $3.43 million last year after representing Hunter in a lawsuit against the professional basketball players' union stemming from his 2013 ouster as its leader, according to the NBPA's annual financial filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.

By Brian Baxter

5 minute read

September 13, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Bets on Gaming Growth With New Partner Hire

Mark Hichar, a former chair of the gaming law group at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, has joined the global legal giant in Boston.

By Brian Baxter

5 minute read

September 07, 2018 | The Recorder

Ruby's Bankruptcy Leaves Law Firms in the Red

The California-based restaurant chain, known for its retro feel and frequent appearances in pop culture, owes nearly $500,000 to its outside lawyers.

By Brian Baxter

3 minute read

September 05, 2018 | International Edition

DLA Piper Absorbs Danish Firm in Latest Global Growth Bid

Only a few weeks after absorbing an Argentine firm, the legal giant has snapped up Copenhagen-based Delacour, although its Spanish antitrust leader has left for a global rival.

By Brian Baxter

3 minute read

August 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Katten, Herrick Help Ex-Big Law Associate Buy Pro Soccer Team

Jason Levien, formerly of Greenberg Traurig and Williams & Connolly, has finalized a deal that will see him take control of D.C. United, one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Soccer. Former Bryan Cave and Gibson Dunn lawyers are also part of his ownership group.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

August 07, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Three Large Law Firms Score on Big Soccer Team Sale

Arsenal FC, one of the top teams in the Premier League, is now valued at $2.3 billion following a deal this week involving a U.S. billionaire and a Russian oligarch. The deal is the latest in the pro soccer space this year to yield roles for Big Law.

By Joseph Evans | Brian Baxter

6 minute read