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Corporate Counsel

GC-in-Waiting Takes Legal Reins at Northrop Grumman, Achieving Career Goal

Kathryn Gilchrist Simpson, who a decade ago said she aspired to be a defense-industry legal chief, is getting that opportunity at Northrop Grumman with the retirement of her boss, Sheila Cheston.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Outside GC for Rib Chain Tony Roma's Jumps Into CEO Seat

"I am excited to bring a fresh perspective from outside the food industry to Romacorp," Mohaimina Haque said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Wave of Lawsuits Seek to Hold Software Company Responsible for Rising Rents

"The share of apartments being priced using revenue management software is as high as 79%," Florida attorney Michael Criden said.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Spirit That Cannot Be Beaten': Ga. Lawyer Aids Ukraine in War With Russia

"When people here ask me why I would come to such a dangerous place, I tell them what's happening in Ukraine is the most important thing happening in the world, and people can't sit by and do nothing," Stephen Humphreys said.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

King & Spalding, Alston and Troutman Move Up in M&A Legal Adviser Rankings

Justin Howard, co-leader of Alston & Bird's M&A group, said the firm's corporate practice remains active because it works with clients across a wide range of industries.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Data-Breach Class Actions Surge Across US Federal Courts in Prior 12 Months

"A year from now, we will be looking back at this data and thinking about the good ol' days when only 33 cases per month were considered low,'" said Franklin Zemel, who co-chairs the first U.S. standing committee on cybersecurity and privacy law for the Florida Bar.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

On the Move: Alston Lawyer Moves to Akerman; Veteran Attorney Joins JAMS

"One client said he 'wanted to follow the expertise,'" said Carlos Encinas, a new Akerman partner.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Cherokee Circuit Judge Sworn In as Newest Member of Ga. Court of Appeals

"Judge Watkins has an excellent reputation as a lawyer, jurist, and community member," said Ga. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Amanda Mercier.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Eleventh Circuit Remands 'Force of Law' Question Back to Panel in Failure-to-Warn Case Against Monsanto

"Our role when confronted with an express-preemption provision is to apply the text that embodies Congress's decision," Chief Judge William H. Pryor wrote in his opinion.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Court of Appeals Weighs Application of 'Featherweight Causation Standard' in Employer Liability Suit

"Most of the cases that are cited by the defense and frankly most FELA cases involve some casual or occasional exposure to asbestos. [My client] was standing in asbestos rope and burning it," plaintiff-appellant attorney Alison Currie said.
5 minute read

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