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 ChargeMost 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 ShutdownZwillGen 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 CrowellHighlights 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 KasowitzIn 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 KasowitzIn 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 GumpAkin 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 ContinuesAfter 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 ExitAs 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 ExitAs 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
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