Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.

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October 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

With Election in Sight, DOJ Moves to Law Firms Accelerate

This election cycle may be different than others in motivating lateral moves, some observers say.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Dad Bias Suit Against Jones Day Will Head to Trial Next November

Two married former associates and the firm agreed on the necessity of involving Steptoe—where one of the lawyers now works—in damages discovery.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Legal Recruiter Amy Savage Joins Garrison as Lateral Gov't Moves Stay Busy

While government lateral moves have picked up this year, Savage noted that some public service lawyers are holding back on making a move until after the presidential election.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

Kirkland Litigation Partner Heads to Paul Hastings as Firm Seeks to 'Gain Market Share' in Practice

Ronald Anguas said he has had conversations with Paul Hastings' leadership about demand "spiking across the litigation practice group."

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Firms Add Energy and Litigation Lateral Partners

The moves in energy-related practices come as more firms are seeing an uptick in work within the renewable space in light of federal legislation.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

DHS General Counsel Returns to Sheppard Mullin, Army Judge Advocate General Joins Shook

Two top attorneys for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Army have joined two Big Law firms in Washington, D.C..

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

Covington, Steptoe Form New Groups Amid Demand in Regulatory, Enforcement Space

"We're handling more trade controls investigations than we ever have before," said Eric Sandberg-Zakian, chair of Covington's trade controls enforcement practice group.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

Will Jones Day Now Prioritize Settlement Talks in Dad Bias Case?

The plaintiffs, by not paying attorney fees, may not be motivated to settle, some observers noted.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias Suit

The sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff's request for summary judgment.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Election Nears, SEC Ramps Up Activity, More Big Law Firms Land Defense Work

Linklaters, Sullivan & Cromwell, Bracewell, Davis Polk, Milbank, among other firms, are advising financial firms, broker-dealers and companies wrapped up in SEC enforcement actions this month.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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