October 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Amid US Law Firm Merger Mania, an Interesting Tie-Up in the Old Soviet SpaceWhile 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 BankruptciesAmerican 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 LiquidateMark 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 DisputeThe 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 NBPAThe 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 HireMark 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 RedThe 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 BidOnly 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 TeamJason 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 SaleArsenal 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
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