January 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Bitcoin Pyramid Schemes Wreak Havoc on Brazil's 'New Egypt'G.A.S. Consulting & Technology is a cryptocurrency investment firm founded by a former waiter-turned-multimillionaire who is the central figure in what is alleged to be one of Brazil's biggest-ever pyramid schemes.
By Diane Jeantet
6 minute read
November 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Brazil Swaps Acclaimed Welfare Program for Untested Stand-InPolitical analysts say President Jair Bolsonaro is effectively rebranding an existing program to buoy his reelection chances.
By Diane Jeantet
5 minute read
November 11, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Brazil's Bolsonaro to Join Centrist Party, Eyeing ReelectionBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left the Social Liberal Party one year after his election victory amid disagreements with party leadership over funding and regional nominations.
By Debora Alvares and Diane Jeantet
4 minute read
May 21, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200K&L Gates hires two renewable energy partners in Portland; King & Spalding poaches from Bird & Bird to establish a London trade practice; and a fourth Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft lawyer leaves the firm for O'Melveny & Myers. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to [email protected].
By Diane Jeantet
54 minute read
April 15, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Current, Former Am Law Lawyers Among Donors to Massive War Chest Fueling Talk of Weiner ComebackTwo years removed from a Twitter photo scandal that prompted him to quit Congress, former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner is considering entering a run for New York City mayor, and past campaign donations by Am Law 200 firms could help him in his potential bid.
By Diane Jeantet
20 minute read
May 09, 2013 | The American Lawyer
New York Mayoral Hopefuls Tap Am Law 200 in Cash PushWith this year's New York City mayoral race in full swing, campaign finance filings show that attorneys and others affiliated with Am Law 200 firms have so far contributed a combined total of roughly $842,000 to the candidates vying to succeed current Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
By Diane Jeantet
1 minute read
November 15, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Careerist: Women's Initiatives Need Focus and Money, Says NAWL ReportAre women's affinity groups solving the real problems women face?
By Diane Jeantet
1 minute read
November 16, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200The chief of staff for Delaware Governor Jack Markell heads to Drinker Biddle & Reath; Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker hires three attorneys in its Dallas office; and Arnold & Porter welcomes a senior counsel to its corporate and securities practices. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to [email protected].
By Diane Jeantet
2 minute read
May 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200Ballard Spahr welcomes a new intellectual property litigator in Phoenix; a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official heads to BuckleySandler; and Locke Lord hires a partner in Los Angeles for its corporate practice group. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to [email protected].
By Diane Jeantet
3 minute read
November 27, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Careers: Women's initiatives need focus and moneyWomen's initiatives are everywhere, but it's unclear if they are doing much good, according to a recent study.
By Diane Jeantet
3 minute read
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