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March 05, 2024 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Sees PEP Spike 12% Amid 'Solid and Even Demand' Growth

"The reality is they worked harder. The head count didn't grow, but the work did," said Robert Hays, speaking on the firm's 5.8% revenue rise.

By Thomas Spigolon

5 minute read

March 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

8-Lawyer Team From Nelson Mullins Moves to Baker Donelson for Charlotte Office Launch

The Carolinas is a "real growth market" for Baker Donelson, said CEO Tim Lupinacci.

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3 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

As Big Law Moves in, Native Firms Have Advantages in Battle for Clients and Talent

"You demonstrate to prospective clients that your geographic and cultural knowledge in cities that the big (firm) has moved into … gives you an advantage that they will not be able to duplicate," said consultant Joshua Peck.

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8 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Nelson Mullins' Litigation Demand Helps Grow Revenues, Profits by 9%

"Our clients are asking us to open up other offices [in the U.S.], but they're not asking us to open foreign offices," said managing partner Jim Lehman.

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6 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

As DA's Phone Records Enter Spotlight, Experts Say 'Not Obvious' Whether Judge Will Allow

Legal experts point to a gray area about whether the defense met their burden to appropriately obtain and use Fani Willis' phone records.

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7 minute read

February 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Adams and Reese Sees Revenue, Profits Rise Sharply

The firm increased its realization rate, from 105% in 2022 to 109% last year.

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5 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Lawyer Arrested, Facing Charges She Told Suspect to Dispose of Evidence

Nicole Fegan of Fegan Law was arrested by Atlanta police Feb. 16 and charged with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit the offense of tampering with evidence, both felonies.

By Thomas Spigolon

3 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

On the Move: Seyfarth Shaw Adds BCLP Real Estate Partner to Growing Practice in Atlanta

Meanwhile, Alston added a PE partner from Kirkland, Hunton Andrews added two cross-border lawyers, and Baker Donelson continues to grow its Raleigh office.

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5 minute read

February 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ex-Partner's Attorney-Client Privilege Will Be Key in DA Disqualification Decision

Testimony by attorney Terrence Bradley may be critical to a judge's decision about whether to disqualify the prosecution team, as Bradley seemingly confirmed some details on Friday about the start of a relationship.

By Thomas Spigolon

6 minute read

February 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Bradley Arant Sees Revenues Rise and PEP Fall Amid 12% Equity Partner Expansion

The firm's PEP dropped by 5% to $820,000, as its equity tier expanded and its nonequity tier shrunk by 9%, bucking a trend in the industry of growing the nonequity ranks.

By Thomas Spigolon

5 minute read