March 12, 2015 | The American Lawyer
To Satisfy Clients, Law Firms Submit to Cybersecurity ScrutinyAt least a dozen Am Law 200 and Magic Circle firms have attained a certification called ISO 27001 to demonstrate they're taking steps toward protecting their documents and communication systems from security breaches, and at least 21 more are in the process of seeking the certification. But even those measures are not enough for some of their biggest bank clients, which demand even tougher standards to guard against cyberattacks.
By Nell Gluckman
6 minute read
March 11, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Procter Grabs Another Partner From Kenyon & KenyonMarcia Sundeen, head of Kenyon & Kenyon's International Trade Commission practice, joins five recently departed former colleagues at Goodwin Procter.
By Nell Gluckman
4 minute read
March 11, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Procter Grabs Another Partner From Kenyon & KenyonMarcia Sundeen, head of Kenyon & Kenyon's International Trade Commission practice, joins five recently departed former colleagues at Goodwin Procter.
By Nell Gluckman
4 minute read
March 10, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Expands Energy Practice Into Mexico CityRecent reforms to the energy industry in Mexico have prompted Mayer Brown to establish an office in the country's capital city. Last year, Mexico opened up exploration and production to foreign investment for the first time in 75 years.
By Nell Gluckman
3 minute read
March 10, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Expands Energy Practice Into Mexico CityRecent reforms to the energy industry in Mexico have prompted Mayer Brown to establish an office in the country's capital city. Last year, Mexico opened up exploration and production to foreign investment for the first time in 75 years.
By Nell Gluckman
3 minute read
March 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Lawsuit-Palooza: Plaintiffs Attorney Goes After O'Melveny a Third TimeOur latest roundup of litigation in which Am Law 200 firms are either defendants or plaintiffs includes an attempt to revive a case against O'Melveny & Myers; assertions that Dorsey & Whitney should share their client BIAX Corp.'s pain; and allegations of negligence against Baker Botts and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.
By Nell Gluckman
7 minute read
March 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Lawsuit-Palooza: Plaintiffs Attorney Goes After O'Melveny a Third TimeOur latest roundup of litigation in which Am Law 200 firms are either defendants or plaintiffs includes an attempt to revive a case against O'Melveny & Myers; assertions that Dorsey & Whitney should share their client BIAX Corp.'s pain; and allegations of negligence against Baker Botts and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.
By Nell Gluckman
7 minute read
March 08, 2015 | Law.com
Legal Sector Gains 3,100 Jobs in FebruaryThe legal sector reversed two consecutive months of declines, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Nell Gluckman
1 minute read
March 07, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Legal Sector Gains 3,100 Jobs in FebruaryThe legal sector reversed two consecutive months of declines, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Nell Gluckman
1 minute read
March 06, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright Brings on Ex-Bingham COO in HoustonNorton Rose Fulbright hired Tracee Whitley as its U.S. chief of operations, a role she occupied at Bingham McCutchen before most of that firm's attorneys were absorbed by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius late last year.
By Nell Gluckman
3 minute read
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