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Daily Report Online

Election Law Spending Is on the Rise, but Big Firms Have Reasons Not to Cash In

"People go into campaigns planning to litigate as part of their campaign strategy. Whether right or wrong, it kind of is where people are," said Bryan Tyson, whose new gig at Am Law 200 firm Clark Hill makes him the exception rather than the rule.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Partner Helps Bring Super Bowl, World Cup to Atlanta

"We realize that, as a key member of the fabric of this city, that we need to give back to the city in a meaningful way and a lot of what we do for these major events is pro bono" said partner Justin King.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

With Malpractice Funds Shrinking, Eckert Seamans Brokers New Settlement in Par Funding Case

A previous $45 million settlement has been negotiated down to $38 million, the balance of the firm's "eroding" insurance limits.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Eversheds Sutherland Adds Top NCAA, NIL Rules Enforcement Specialist

Anthony Del Giudice joins the global firm after six years as associate director of enforcement with the NCAA with a focus on such areas as image and likeness rights and athlete compensation.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Plummeted After Congress Let Its Qualification Threshold Sunset

Lawyers are now faced with more expensive and time-consuming options for their midmarket clients, after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have kept the bankruptcy option's debt limit to $7.5 million.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Back-To-Back Hurricanes' Impact on Florida Legal Work Will Go Beyond Usual Suspects

Insurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Pass Rate for July 2024 Texas Bar Exam Rises Compared to Prior Year

Among first-time test-takers, Texas A&M University School of Law posted the highest pass rate, and the University of Texas School of Law was second among Texas' 10 law schools.
1 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Builds Renewable Energy Team With Bracewell Partner in Houston

With demand high in renewable energy tax credits work since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Vinson & Elkins hired Bracewell partner Jenny Speck, who advises clients on the tax transactions.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Bank of America Alleges Atlanta Lawyer 'Refused' to Return Almost $1M From DOT Settlements

"Defendants have not provided any valid justification for their refusal to remit the ... funds held in trust for [the bank]," the suit states.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Paxson Launches Erie Office With Longtime Local Banking Attorney

Roger Richards highlighted his close relationship with Dilworth Paxson chairman Lawrence McMichael and his need to have a succession plan in place for his solo practice.
4 minute read

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