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Daily Business Review

Weil Hires McDermott Real Estate Partner in Miami and New York

Pejman (Pej) Razavilar joined the firm this week as real estate demand in Florida and across the Southeast remains strong.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Why 'G' Is the Key Letter to Bring Real Change to the ESG World

Today, backing up your words is more valued than ever. In the midst of a dizzying and uncertain global scenario, where the political, economic, socio-cultural, and environmental paradigms have undergone transformations, companies must be sure of their values and purpose.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Unintended Consequences of Russia-Ukraine Sanctions: Blocked Del. Entities With Russian Co-Founders

The practical effect is that many businesses that should not be subject to the sanctions programs are prevented from operating until they either complete a lengthy appeals process or government agencies clarify their interpretation of the applicable sanctions.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Nashville's Waller Lansden in Merger Talks With Holland & Knight as Big Law Moves to the Music City

Fresh off its merger with Thompson & Knight, Holland & Knight again looks for growth in a strong regional firm vulnerable to poaching.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

New Officer Exculpation Amendment Poised to Significantly Impact Del. Corporations

We would expect incorporators and their counsel to consider including officer exculpation in the certificates of incorporation of newly formed companies and the directors and stockholders of existing Delaware corporations to consider whether it is in their best interests to amend their certificate of incorporation to provide for these newly available officer liability protections.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lawyers That 'Look Like Me': How and Why Women in Voir Dire Can Change Trial Dynamics

Now more than ever, corporate litigants want representation that embodies the spirit of diversity. Jurors want to see and hear from lawyers who look like them, and litigants want representation that brings a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds into the courtroom.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Cineworld Chapter 11 Furthers Kirkland-Jackson Walker Alliance While Theater's M&A Counsel Seeks Payment

Canadian law firm McCarthy Tétrault is owed $1.6 million, according to the British movie theater chain's bankruptcy filing.
2 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Finds Defendants Post-Trial Proved Fairness of Controlling Stockholder Transaction

When a controlling stockholder is on both sides of a transaction, the Delaware courts' most searching standard of review, entire fairness, is likely to apply. That generally means that a plaintiff who can credibly allege unfairness is likely to survive a motion to dismiss. It does not follow, however, that plaintiff will prevail at trial.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

North Carolina's Booming Healthcare and IP Industries Boost Brooks Pierce

Growth is coming naturally for the midsize firm, but managing partner Reid Phillips said preserving the firm's "well-knit" culture is top-of-mind as the 107-lawyer firm accommodates expansion.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Knew the Firm and Understood the Importance of Global Collaboration,' Says Jorge Diaz-Silveira of Hogan Lovells

"Take the time to establish and nurture relationships with your peers and do not be afraid to occasionally appreciate your successes."
6 minute read

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