November 26, 2012 | The American Lawyer
S&C, Cravath Advise as Fiat Spin-off Takes Full Stake in Agricultural Equipment MakerSullivan & Cromwell client Fiat Industrial plans to spent $1.5 billion to fully own CNH Global. A bevy of Am Law and European firms landed roles on the deal.
By Sara Randazzo
4 minute read
July 06, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Dewey Motions, U.S. Trustee's Objections to Get Their Day in CourtAt a hearing set for Monday, bankruptcy court judge Martin Glenn is expected to rule on whether the defunct law firm's estate can shed office leases around the world, dispose of hundreds of thousands of boxes of client files, and continue to employ nine professional services firms as its Chapter 11 case unfolds.
By Sara Randazzo
6 minute read
June 19, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf leaders accused of hiding financial holesA former Dewey & LeBoeuf partner who got a $5 million-a-year guarantee to join accuses former law firm leaders of hiding deep holes in firm finances.
By Sara Randazzo
4 minute read
July 31, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Miller Canfield Set to Reap $2 Million in Detroit FeesAs Detroit awaits approval of its bankruptcy petition, a review of public documents shows that Michigan firm Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is in line to see a pair of contracts between it and the financially crippled city revised to increase their value.
By Sara Randazzo
6 minute read
March 27, 2013 | The American Lawyer
No Bias in Firing of Former Partner, Ropes ClaimsAttorneys for Ropes & Gray attempted Wednesday to persuade a Manhattan federal district court judge to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought against the firm by patent litigator Patricia Martone. The hearing ended without a ruling in the two-year-old case.
By Sara Randazzo
6 minute read
September 10, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Bankrupt Airline Faults Dewey for $644,000 in Unnecessary WorkAttorneys for American Airlines' parent company are trying to trim a $4.6 million bill, citing what they view as unnecessary diligence completed by a partner as he prepared to leave then-floundering Dewey, as well as charges for first-year associates that were prohibited by a contract.
By Sara Randazzo
3 minute read
September 13, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Bluegrass State Beckons BinghamStarting next spring, Bingham McCutchen plans to centralize many of its back-office functions in Lexington, Kentucky, with an operation expected to employ 250 people and launch at a cost of $22.5 million.
By Sara Randazzo
4 minute read
May 29, 2012 | The Recorder
Dewey Effectively Done As Firm Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionBy Sara Randazzo
7 minute read
January 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer
No Holiday Respite for Lawyers Working on Howrey BankruptcyBy Sara Randazzo
5 minute read
January 04, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Wins Bid to Move Clawback Claim Out of Bankruptcy CourtBy Sara Randazzo
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