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The Legal Intelligencer

'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire

"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Faces Greater Scrutiny After Disclosure of Texts Over Judge's Relationship

Citing 2021 text messages between Jackson Walker attorneys, bankruptcy administrators assert a full evidentiary hearing is needed to determine if the firm failed to make required disclosure.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

What Kirkland's 'Project Second Chance,' Led by a Former Federal Prosecutor, Has Accomplished So Far

Since Project Second Chance was launched by former U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox, Kirkland lawyers have represented 73 women and expunged 232 charges.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins' Veteran Pro Bono Counsel on How Needs Could Change After the Election

Ellyn Josef discusses demand for pro bono work in rural Texas and how needs might change under a new administration.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Cannabis Lawyers Expect a Fight From DeSantis if Florida Voters Approve Recreational Pot

After pouring millions into Florida's upcoming ballot measure, operators and their counsel anticipate further hurdles during the implementation period if it passes.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Suit Against Norton Rose Over Vaccine Mandate Dismissed

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed against Norton Rose Fulbright US by a former IT worker who alleged he was fired for failing to comply with the firm's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

With Chair Regularly on the Road, Duane Morris Names First Phila. Office Managing Partner

"The thought now was that we could really use someone who's laser focused on Philadelphia," said commercial litigation co-chair James Steigerwald, who stepped into the role earlier this month.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Big Law for Harris, Solos for Trump: Here's How Pa. Attorneys Are Donating to the Presidential Election

Vice President Kamala Harris significantly outraised Donald Trump among the commonwealth's lawyers, and donations to the former president from large firms were particularly scarce.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Adds Freshfields Partner, Further Expanding Debt Finance Practice

Earlier this year, Kirkland combined its debt finance and structured finance teams into a single group.
3 minute read

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

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