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The American Lawyer

Cravath M&A Partner Moves to White & Case, Attracted to Firm's Cross-Border Practice

When asked why an established M&A attorney would leave Cravath, he said it was about looking to the future.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Freshfields, Recruiting From Latham, Hires New Leaders for Private Capital Practice

The two "represent some of the largest private equity sponsors in the world," they said in an interview, noting they were impressed with Freshfields' growth in corporate ancillary practices.
4 minute read

Law.com

Defusing the Always-On Time Bomb: Cultivating a Culture of Responsiveness Without Sacrificing Sanity

While it's become easier than ever to stay connected, it has contributed significantly to an unhealthy work-life imbalance. So, how do you strike a balance? How do you meet these high expectations while mitigating the pressure to always be accessible?
7 minute read

The Recorder

Sidley Austin, Simpson Thacher Add Paul Hastings Office Leaders

Peter Burke and David Hernand, who each held leadership roles at the Southern California offices of Paul Hastings, have left for Sidley Austin and Simpson Thacher, respectively.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Morrison Cohen Adopted New Comp System, Even as Leaders Expected It Could Make Some Partners 'Uncomfortable'

The midsize New York firm's compensation system moved away from an 'eat-what-you-kill' system to criteria that still includes origination, but also at overall financial performance and workload, and "qualitative factors" such as corporate citizenship, collaboration, and efforts toward institutionalization of clients.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Baker Donelson Opens in Charlotte With 8-Lawyer Team From Nelson Mullins

The firm opened its Columbia, South Carolina, office in 2016, and added its Raleigh, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, offices in 2021 and 2022.
3 minute read

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.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Proposed Eckert Seamans $45M Settlement Remains in Limbo

A proposed deal that would help make the investors in Par Funding whole is unresolved after multiple settlement conferences. Meanwhile, Par's founders were hit with fresh federal charges last week.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Lays Off Capital Markets Lawyers in Greater China

In a meeting with associates, a partner at the firm attributed the firm's decision to market conditions and the size of the team, which is 'too big', a source told Law.com International.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—March 4, 2024—Flaster Greenberg, Duane Morris

Meghan K. Finnerty has joined Flaster Greenberg as a shareholder in its litigation and insurance counseling and recovery departments.
3 minute read

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