By Patrick Smith | August 14, 2024
The Mars-Kellanova transaction is one of the latest big deals for Big Law. Megadeals of more than $10 billion were up 70% in the first half of 2024 compared with 2023 levels.
By Eric Dewey | August 12, 2024
This article delves into the multifaceted implications of discounting corporate legal fees, exploring both the potential benefits and the risks associated with this strategy.
National Law Journal | Analysis
By Abigail Adcox | August 9, 2024
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Holland & Knight, DLA Piper, Phronesis DC, Adams and Reese, BakerHostetler all filed new lobbying registrations since the end of June.
National Law Journal | Analysis
By Abigail Adcox | August 9, 2024
Wilmer was brought in by Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones to work with officials outside Russia to help secure the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich, while Covington aided U.S.-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in freeing reporter Alsu Kurmasheva.
By Bryce Sanders | August 8, 2024
If you open the door to helping clients with financial planning, it can also make sense that a law firm might address the same concerns internally. In that case, the financial planning questions a forward-thinking attorney might ask of a client are also questions that attorney should be considering in their own life.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis|News
By Amanda O'Brien | August 7, 2024
Corporate practice leaders view career development efforts not just for their impact on individual attorneys but for their broader relationship to a firm's long-term growth.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | August 7, 2024
"[T]he Etemis categorically deny all allegations made against them," John Kanca, their lawyer, said. "The Etemis have full confidence in their defenses and their counterclaim allegations, and look forward to vigorously seeking justice in court by providing proof as to all of their allegations. The Etemis intend to advance this case by telling the truth and the full story of everything that happened leading to the Etemis departure from Trantolo & Trantolo, and thereafter."
The American Lawyer | Analysis|News
By Amanda O'Brien | August 6, 2024
While a recent suit against Duane Morris alleges the firm is using the firm's non-equity tier to goose partner profits, some market observers see the ever-extending path to the equity partnership as a recognition of firms' legitimate business needs.
National Law Journal | Analysis
By Abigail Adcox | July 31, 2024
Covington & Burling and Dhillon Law Group are the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, respectively, so far this year.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Trudy Knockless | July 30, 2024
"The first time that I'm aware that an attorney is working on my file shouldn't be when I get the bill," one GC said.
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