January 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Moses & Singer Partner Says Firm Forced Him to Borrow Money, Then Fired HimNo rational person would borrow $1 million from the law firm that just fired him, Stephen Weiss contends in a filing.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
January 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Bracing for Brexit With Mayer Brown's Global Migration Practice ChiefLiz Espín Stern has seen international employment issues become more complex as she's grown her practice from four lawyers to more than 40 in the last six years.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
January 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Dechert's Hranitzky Jumps to Quinn Emanuel to Launch Sovereign Disputes GroupDennis Hranitzky personally led the seizure of a South American naval frigate during sprawling litigation over billions of dollars in defaulted Argentine bonds.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
January 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
A Law Firm Merger Blooms in the Northeast—But Don't Expect a ThawDeals like the tie-up between Duane Morris and Satterlee Stephens have been few and far between in the Northeastern megalopolis.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
January 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Crowell Launches State AG Practice With Sidley Partner as LeadThe firm is the latest to build a new practice in response to aggressive state enforcement activity.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
January 13, 2020 | National Law Journal
Greenberg Traurig Nabs Mueller Lawyer for Growing White-Collar PracticeKyle Freeny is the fifth former federal prosecutor Greenberg Traurig has added to its white-collar defense and special investigations practice in the past year.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
January 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Jussie Smollett Probe Draws In Big Law Power PlayersThe aftermath of the Empire actor's prosecution is making work for Winston's Dan Webb, Steptoe's Michael Bromwich and former Chicago federal judge Reuben Castillo, now at Akerman.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
January 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Las Vegas, NY Boutiques Swept Up in Armstrong Teasdale's Latest HiresThe St. Louis-based firm promised "more to come" after new hires in four markets, including in Philadelphia and New York.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
January 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Robins Kaplan Expands in Minnesota, Spelling End for Local Boutique"Most of the time, civil rights law is practiced by smaller shops. I think it's time that that changed," said new Robins Kaplan partner Robert Bennett, who won a record-breaking $20 million settlement for the family of Justine Damond last year.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
January 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Jones Day Associates Blast Bid for Sanctions in Gender Bias LawsuitJones Day had accused the plaintiffs of using "sophistry" to back up their $200 million proposed class action.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
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