Bruce Love

Bruce Love

Bruce Love lives in Washington, DC, and writes about the Beltway legal community and the business of law. Email him news tips at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @loveonlaw.

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December 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Why International Partner Promotions Are Increasingly Important for Some American Law Firms

The trend seems to be a renewed recognition of both the talent and business opportunities these firms have in markets around the world.

By Bruce Love

7 minute read

November 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller Reveals 'Extraordinary' Bonuses for Associates

The firm is offering "extraordinary" bonuses for market associates who exceed the 2,350 and 2,600 creditable hour thresholds, said the firm's managing partners.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

November 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Scores Fintech Talent From Davis Polk and Citi

The arrivals come at a time of "growing client demand" for "comprehensive expertise" on bank regulation, transactional and enforcement matters, said firm chair Jami McKeon.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

November 23, 2022 | National Law Journal

Naomi Biden Is the Latest in a Long Line of Lawyers Wed at the White House

She's an associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, and her husband, Peter Neal, is a former Cooley summer associate.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

November 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Dobbs Decision Prompts Massive Spike in Reproductive Rights Pro Bono Work

"Dobbs has called for legal mobilization in a wide range of fields, including health care regulation, criminal and civil liability, and anti-privacy," said Lowenstein's Catherine Weiss.

By Bruce Love

7 minute read

November 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

'Every War Causes Us to Adjust': Defense Contract Maneuvers

How national security lawyers meet the challenges of the Ukrainian conflict and military supply chain disruption.

By Bruce Love

11 minute read

November 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

DC Firms Suffer Greater Burden of Economic Downturn Compared to Nationwide Peers

The poor performance in the region is a continuation of the first half of the year.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

November 17, 2022 | National Law Journal

Beltway Firms Bring in More Ex-Government Talent

Willkie has lured an IP trial attorney from Finnegan, and Miles & Stockbridge brought on a corporate lawyer from Odin Feldman & Pittleman.

By Bruce Love

5 minute read

November 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

As House Flips, Jenner's Government Controversies Team Lures Another Jan. 6 Committee Lawyer

"We're seeing that high-stakes problems for clients are arriving in multiple forums at once. Congress is demanding to hear from the CEO, even while there's internal or regulatory scrutiny through a proceeding, and ongoing parallel civil litigation," Jenner's Emily Loeb said.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

November 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

SEC Asset Management Enforcement Chief Jumps to Quinn Emanuel

Securities litigation lawyers are likely to be kept busy for the foreseeable future. SEC chair Gary Gensler seems to be making good on his promise to fix the broken windows of Wall Street, creating a frenzy of work for law firms—and an uptick in demand for government-experienced attorneys.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read