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Ryan Lovelace

Ryan Lovelace

Ryan Lovelace is based in Washington, D.C., and covers the intersection of law firm business, lobbying and the federal government. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lovelaceryand

January 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Can DC Law Firms Thrive in Washington's Gridlock?

D.C. firms are no strangers to congressional gridlock or to waxing and waning enforcement and economic cycles—and many see opportunities in the Trump administration's changing regulatory regime and the stalemate on Capitol Hill.

By Ryan Lovelace

9 minute read

January 29, 2019 | National Law Journal

Congressional Investigator Moves to Akin Gump as Democrats Take Charge

Most recently general counsel to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Karen Christian investigated controversies ranging from the government's failed loan guarantee to solar company Solyndra to the GM ignition switch scandal.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Boutique Offers $100K in Loans to Federal Workers Affected by Shutdown

ZwillGen founder Marc Zwillinger said the firm had a good year in 2018 and saw the no-interest loans as a way "to do our part" for furloughed workers.

By Ryan Lovelace

7 minute read

January 23, 2019 | National Law Journal

White & Case Adds IP Vet, Ex-Practice Leader Michael Songer From Crowell

Highlights of Songer's 15-year tenure at Crowell include winning a $920 million trade secrets verdict for client DuPont.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

January 23, 2019 | National Law Journal

Arent Fox Sues Ex-Partner Over Lateral Move to Kasowitz

In a new federal lawsuit, the firm claims IP litigator Jay Deshmukh breached a deal to pay the firm $96,000 to waive a 60-day notice provision.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

January 23, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Arent Fox Sues Former Partner Over Lateral Move to Kasowitz

In a new federal lawsuit, the firm claims IP litigator Jay Deshmukh breached a deal to pay the firm $96,000 to waive a 60-day notice provision.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

January 22, 2019 | National Law Journal

Fourth Quarter Lobbying Results Show Brownstein Gaining Ground on Akin Gump

Akin Gump reported $37.6 million in total annual lobbying revenue for 2018, down slightly from 2017, while Brownstein nearly matched Akin's fourth quarter revenues to end the year with $31.6 million.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

January 18, 2019 | National Law Journal

Obama, Trump Alums Find New Homes as DC Churn Continues

After welcoming back Republican former Senator Jon Kyl earlier this month, Covington this week added former Obama cabinet secretary Broderick Johnson.

By Ryan Lovelace

7 minute read

January 17, 2019 | National Law Journal

Buckley Drops 'Sandler' and Revamps Leadership After Co-Founder's Exit

As it nears its 10th anniversary—and less than a year after Andrew Sandler left the firm—Buckley Sandler has new name, new management and, soon, a new Washington address.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

January 17, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Just Buckley: Firm Drops 'Sandler' and Revamps Leadership After Co-Founder's Exit

As it nears its 10th anniversary—and less than a year after Andrew Sandler left the firm—Buckley Sandler has new name, new management and, soon, a new Washington address.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read