Meredith Hobbs

Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.

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January 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Fisher Phillips Stakes Out DC Turf by Acquiring Employment Boutique

The national labor and employment firm is continuing to grow its Washington, D.C., presence after launching a lobbying arm last year.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

January 09, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Maximum Sentence Sought for Hardwick After Embezzlement Conviction

Atlanta lawyer Nathan Hardwick's sentencing hearing could be as contentious as the trial, according to dueling sentencing arguments.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

January 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Continues Hiring Streak With SEC Atlanta Enforcement Head

The firm has landed another top white-collar litigator, Aaron Lipson, arriving from the SEC's Atlanta office.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

January 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online

After Tie-Up, Fox Rothschild Plans Significant Expansion in Atlanta

Fox chair Mark Silow said he'd like to see about 50 lawyers in the firm's Atlanta office within five years.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

January 04, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Burr & Forman's Tie-Up With South Carolina's McNair Goes Live

The deal transforms Burr into a 360-lawyer Southeastern firm, now with coverage in the Carolinas.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

January 04, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Thompson Hine Lands L&E Duo From Sherman & Howard

John Wymer and Bryan Stillwagon have moved their labor and employment practice to Thompson Hine, marking the end of Colorado-based Sherman & Howard's Atlanta outpost, which they launched six years ago.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

January 03, 2019 | National Law Journal

'Undefeated and Unindicted' Trey Gowdy Shares Plans for Nelson Mullins Role

The outgoing Republican congressman says he's out of politics for good and relishes a new career in private practice. "In politics the desire is simply to win. I did not want to be part of that," he said.

By Meredith Hobbs

7 minute read