Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
October 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Jules Kroll and Former Kaye Scholer Litigation Chair Start Litigation Funding FirmTwo other co-founders and principals are Earl Doppelt, a former chief legal officer and executive at such companies as Dunn & Bradstreet and the Nielsen Corp., and Jack Blackburn, who previously worked at litigation funder Burford Capital.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
October 04, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Hispanic National Bar Association to Focus on Ensuring Integrity of 2020 ElectionIn a Q&A, incoming HNBA President Irene Oria spoke about the election, diversity in the law, the Helms-Burton Act and the importance of unity in the Latino community.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
October 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
IP Firm Creates Incubator to Launch Minority- and Women-Owned Law FirmsAfter years of reading about new legal diversity programs with nothing to show for it, Harrity & Harrity managing partner John Harrity decided he wanted to try something new.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
September 27, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Litigator Roy Black Expands His Firm Outside of Miami For First TimeBlack is known for representing high-net-worth and high-profile clients including Rush Limbaugh, Kelsey Grammer, Peter Max, Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves and William Kennedy Smith.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 26, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Amazon Hit With Helms-Burton LawsuitThe Seattle-based tech company is the third U.S. corporation to be targeted under the law that allows Americans to sue companies doing business in Cuba that are allegedly profiting off of land expropriated after the 1959 Cuban revolution.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
September 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review
American and LATAM Airlines Hit With Helms-Burton LawsuitThe suit makes American Airlines the second U.S. company to be sued under the Helms-Burton Act. Carnival Cruise Lines was hit with the first such suit in May.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
September 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer
31 Corporate Legal Departments Spent $240M With Minority- and Women-Owned Firms in 2018The legal spend going to minority- and women-owned firms, which has grown significantly since 2010, comes at a time when corporations are seeking to influence the diversity of their outside counsel.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The 2019 Summer Associates Survey: Wined, Dined and WorriedFor the first time, we asked summer associates if they're worried about their mental health as they gear up to join Big Law. The responses were telling.
By Dylan Jackson
8 minute read
September 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Commit $5M to Tackle Legal Profession's Diversity ProblemFive firms will collaborate, sharing their success and failures, as each strives to achieve its own robust diversity goals.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
September 17, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Q&A: GrayRobinson's New President on the Firm's Future and Culture of 'Libertarian Professionalism'Cannon, a lobbyist and former legislator, succeeded Mayanne Downs in September. He spoke with the Daily Business Review about the firm's individualistic culture and plans for its new Washington, D.C. office.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
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