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July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Former Kasowitz Partner Claims Firm Withheld Compensation

"After paying him generously during his unproductive year, the firm owes him nothing and we have parted ways," Kasowitz Benson said in response to Jay Deshmukh's claims in a Tuesday suit.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NYU Settles Antisemitism Suit, as Kasowitz Pushes Other Universities to 'Follow Their Lead'

Marc Kasowitz is also representing student plaintiffs in other Title VI antisemitism cases against Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.

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July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Not Yet Nominated, Randy Mastro Obtains More Support From Leading Lawyers

The mayor's office said it is "moving forward with Randy," even as the mayor has yet to officially nominate the King & Spalding partner for the corporation counsel role.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

2 Midsized Law Firms Ink Merger Operating Agreement

The combined firm will be a "regional legal powerhouse," the firms said, and will be led by current Harris Beach CEO Chris Jagel.

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July 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lockstep Compensation Isn't Just for the Most Elite Law Firms

"There's no fighting over the origination or billing status," noted one midsize firm leader about lockstep pay.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Skadden, Wachtell and Goodwin Top First-Half M&A Tables, as Megadeals Rachet Up

M&A deals valued at over $10 billion were up 70% from last year to $363.4 billion, while private equity-backed M&;A was up 36% to $369.5 billion.

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July 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'More Extensive' Vetting: How Law Firms Are Picking Laterals

Candidates are now meeting around six to 10 attorneys at a firm, while in previous years they had to meet four or five, noted one recruiter.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Seeing 'Unlimited' Opportunities in Clients and Talent, Barclay Damon Targets Growth in 4 Major Markets

"That's where the money is. They're super great markets, and they're unlimited in terms of client and talent," said firm chair John Langan, about the Boston, Connecticut, Manhattan and Washington, D.C., markets.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recruiting from SDNY, Cahill Boosts White-Collar Group With Prosecutor Hire

Kiersten Fletcher spent the last eight years in the DOJ, including serving as a senior member of the SDNY's Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force.

By Mimi Lamarre

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July 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Boutique From LA Enters NY

"Clients are not always going to run to Skadden or Sullivan & Cromwell for every need," said the boutique's New York office leader, Michael Garofola.

By Mimi Lamarre

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