June 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Legal Recruiting Giant Buys Rights to Legal Department ReportsMajor, Lindsey & Africa has acquired three analytical reports on in-house law departments that were previously owned by General Counsel Metrics LLC, a consulting firm owned by Altman Weil principal Rees Morrison.
By Nell Gluckman
5 minute read
June 22, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Longtime Staffer Lobs Bias Lawsuit at Jones DayA former Jones Day business development and communications manager filed a complaint against the firm for gender, age and pregnancy discrimination.
By Nell Gluckman
22 minute read
June 21, 2016 | Law.com
Bryan Cave Helps Artist Christo Walk on WaterChristo's longtime lawyer at Bryan Cave advised the artist on his latest project: a shimmering yellow walkway that allows visitors to stroll across an Italian lake.
By Nell Gluckman
10 minute read
June 20, 2016 | Law.com
In 'Baby Sham' Case, Reed Smith Weighs Risks for a Refugee FamilyThe firm has secured temporary visas for a Syrian baby and her mother to go to Barcelona for surgery, but the trip from Jordan could threaten the family's resettlement to the U.S.
By Nell Gluckman
18 minute read
June 17, 2016 | The American Lawyer
After Orlando, Firms Offer Pro Bono Help On Gun ControlSince 49 people were gunned down at Orlando's Pulse nightclub last weekend, law firms have offered to ramp up their support for gun control efforts.
By Nell Gluckman
32 minute read
June 13, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Five Firms Grab Roles on Latest Cybersecurity TransactionDavis Polk & Wardwell, Fenwick & West, Ropes & Gray, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are advising on Symantec Corp.'s $4.65 billion buy of Blue Coat Systems Inc. from buyout giant Bain Capital LP.
By Nell Gluckman
26 minute read
June 10, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Two Paul Hastings Finance Partners Move to Schulte RothA Paul Hastings structured finance partner who disappeared from the firm's website in March has joined Schulte Roth & Zabel. Michael Michetti has a practice noted in a recent New York Times business column as presenting a potential conflict of interest.
By Nell Gluckman
47 minute read
June 07, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Wilson Sonsini Adds to Tech Transactions Group With Fried Frank HireDaniel Glazer is the latest lawyer in the technology startup world to switch firms in New York.
By Nell Gluckman
3 minute read
June 03, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Jobs Report: Legal Industry Sees Slight Gain in EmploymentThe U.S Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the legal industry gained 100 jobs in May. But layoffs continue to loom, with at least one Am Law 200 firm confirming Friday that it planned to cut less than 10 support staff roles.
By Nell Gluckman
14 minute read
June 02, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Weil Prevails in Five-Year Hamptons Pro Bono BattleThe Am Law 100 firm has finally put to rest a dispute over whether a community of Orthodox Jews on Long Island's affluent East End can put up a nearly invisible boundary that allows them to perform certain work tasks on the Sabbath.
By Nell Gluckman
14 minute read