May 28, 2018 | National Law Journal
Steptoe & JohnsonA major asbestos-related insurance coverage dispute ruling at the Fourth Circuit will have lasting significance not only as Maryland law, but likely will be followed in other circuits around the country.
By Rich Acello
4 minute read
May 28, 2018 | National Law Journal
Steptoe & JohnsonThe firm defended Richard Ireland in a case that involved 'pay-to-play' allegations accusing Ireland of bribing Pennsylvania's former state treasurer and Democratic gubernatorial candidate with campaign contributions in exchange for state asset management contracts.
By Rich Acello
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
Fighting for Bond Hearings for DetaineesSkadden won a classwide preliminary injunction in favor of its pro bono clients, noncitizens who remained detained due to their inability to afford the bond set by immigration officials.
By Rich Acello
3 minute read
October 31, 2016 | National Law Journal
In-House Counsel Profile: Gordon ReppRepp is the general counsel at LaSalle Investment Management Inc., a global real estate investment manager.
By Rich Acello
15 minute read
May 23, 2016 | National Law Journal
Much ShelistIn 2015, Much Shelist principal Steven Blonder, as co-lead counsel with Robert Stein III of AlvaradoSmith, brought to a successful conclusion a class action against Ticketmaster on behalf of more than 50 million ticket purchasers across the nation.
By Rich Acello
5 minute read
May 23, 2016 | National Law Journal
Axinn, Veltrop & HarkriderIn Dell's acquisition of EMC, Axinn was responsible for winning regulatory approval from governments around the world.
By Rich Acello
2 minute read
May 23, 2016 | National Law Journal
Farella Braun + MartelSan Francisco's Farella Braun + Martel is no stranger to big business, despite being a midsized firm.
By Rich Acello
5 minute read
April 25, 2016 | National Law Journal
In-House Counsel Profile: Frank Jimenez"Don't be afraid to take calculated risks. In my career, I've taken voluntary pay cuts and moved in and out of the law in order to pursue my goals."
By Rich Acello
19 minute read
March 14, 2016 | National Law Journal
SiprutConcussions have been a big concern for football, but Joseph Siprut scored a victory for collegiate players when a $75 million settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association was preliminarily approved by a federal court in Chicago Jan. 26.
By Rich Acello
3 minute read
March 14, 2016 | National Law Journal
Berger & MontagueIn October 2015, Berger & Montague litigators Sherrie Savett and Michael Fantini won a final judgment for more than $29 million for the city of Chicago against Expedia Inc., Hotels.com L.P. and Hotwire Inc. for underpaying hotel taxes to the city.
By Rich Acello
3 minute read