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National Law Journal

DC Circuit Rules Builders Risk Insurance Mandates Coverage for $1.5M Loss

"It's a nice decision in an area of law where there has been a paucity of case law," said C. Thomas Brown, who had argued the appeal successfully on behalf of the developers. "It's nice to know they are actually going to receive compensation for a policy they bought."
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 Years

For firms expecting to increase their office space in the near future, one focus is moving into secondary markets in the U.S., a recent survey found.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Sidley, Akerman and Squire Patton Boggs Among Latest Law Firms on the DC Lateral Partner Market

Despite the recent hiring spree in D.C., lateral partner and counsel hiring in the region last month was behind last year.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

With New DC Leadership, Mayer Brown Focuses on Financial Services Practice Growth

The firm's D.C. office, with about 188 lawyers now, is now being led by Andrew Olmem, co-leader of Mayer Brown's financial services, regulatory and enforcement practice.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Defends Investigation Into Cyberattack on MGM as Casino Giant Seeks to Block Probe

"MGM's suit fails ... both for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim for relief," the commission tells the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

4th Circuit Revives CERCLA Hazardous Waste Lawsuit Against Holdout Defendants

"It's a very important decision for Superfund sites across the country. The district court's decision, had it not been reversed on appeal, could have had the potential to disrupt these types of cases all across the country," said Gary D. Justis, who argued the appeal successfully on behalf of 68th Street Group.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Thompson Hine Absorbs Litigation Boutique to Form West Coast Office

The Am Law 200 firm will add 25 lawyers and staff as part of the deal.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

9th Circuit Weighs Whether Hawaii's Second Amendment Butterfly Knives Case Is Moot

The state argues its new law easing the weapons ban eliminates the constitutional challenge.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court to Rain Down Blockbusters in Race to Recess

The justices have announced they will issue decisions Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in what many expect to be the final days before the court breaks for summer recess, though it has in the past taken until the first week of July to complete its work.
14 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Should Engage Public When Proposing Rules That Exceed Agency Expertise, Former Chair Says

"You need to be more and more careful about engagement the further afield from your expertise the rulemaking is," Jay Clayton said.
3 minute read

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