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Corporate Counsel

Discover CLO Hope Mehlman Slows Down Exit in Exchange for Millions

Discover agreed to let Mehlman, who joined Discover in January 2023, keep her entire $3.4 million signing bonus and to pay her as much as $1 million more to stay aboard until Nov. 29.
6 minute read

Law.com

Families of Plane Crash Victims Cleared to Proceed in Negligence Suit Against Flight Training Group

"Yes, the crash occurred in Cuba. But the alleged conduct that allegedly caused the injury—Global One's alleged negligent training and instruction—happened in Florida. Moreover, Global One is incorporated in and has its principal place of business in Florida. The majority of the plaintiffs are Cuban citizens, and none are Illinois citizens, which weakens the case's connection to Illinois," U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang of the Northern District of Illinois said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Illinois Appellate Court Rejects Law Firm's Reliance on Arbitration Provision, Clearing the Way for Malpractice Action

"The arbitration provision at issue here was drafted by defendants and was never discussed with plaintiff. While defendants discussed several of the other material terms of the attorney-client agreement with plaintiff—such as the amount of the fee, the nature of a contingent fee agreement, and the intended scope of work—defendants never mentioned anything about the arbitration clause," Justice Nathaniel R. Howse Jr. said.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

King & Spalding Broadens Finance Practice With London Funds Hires From Cadwalader

"It's not something we were doing before. It was a whole piece of the market that we really weren't doing until this group joined us," said Carolyn Alford, co-leader of the firm's finance and restructuring practice group.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Dechert Withdraws From Chicago, Shook Hardy Scoops Up White-Collar Leader

Andrew Boutros has longstanding relationships with clients in the telecommunications, food and beverage, engineering and government contracting industries, he said.
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Sides With Study Abroad Organization, Dismissing Student's Refund Request After Program Changes During Pandemic

A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student's request for a partial refund after a European study abroad program was cut short because…
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After 37 Years at Geico, 7 as CLO, Seth Ingall Takes Legal Post Elsewhere

Ingall said he "found retirement boring" and the opportunity at Crash Champions too exciting to pass up.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Willkie Adds 11-Attorney Capital Markets Group From Mayer Brown

The group includes five partners, including Edward Best, who will co-chair Willkie's capital markets practice after holding the same title at Mayer Brown.
5 minute read

Law.com

Chicago-Area Attorney Hit With $112K Sanction for Role in Spoliation of Signal Application Messages, Discovery Misconduct

"We are very pleased with this result," Elizabeth Babbitt, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, said on behalf of the Chicago Transit Authority. "This case serves as a reminder that the rules of preservation in litigation remain in effect, despite the ever-changing landscape of technology."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Exiting Kraft Heinz Legal Chief Lands at Estée Lauder, Fulfilling Wish for NYC Post

Rashida La Lande will help the 78-year-old cosmetics giant execute a restructuring plan aimed at rebuilding profits following a dismal 2023.
3 minute read

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