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Two more partners quit embattled Milberg

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 24, 2007

Embattled class action giant Milberg Weiss & Bershad has seen two more partners leave the firm, in the latest in a long line of departures over the last nine months.

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Heller Ehrman rehires ex-PwC general counsel

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 23, 2007

West Coast leader Heller Ehrman has strengthened its securities litigation team with the hire of former PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global general counsel Lawrence Keeshan.

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Simpson Thacher sparks US pay war with 10% rise

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 23, 2007

Elite New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has raised its associate base salaries 10% to $160,000 (£81,000), according to US reports, in a move that looks likely to spark another pay war.

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Dewey rejigs management after failed merger bid

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 19, 2007

Dewey Ballantine is set to rejig its management structure following its failed merger bid with West Coast giant Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

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Commentary: Is Freshfields set to get its hands on your clients?

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 17, 2007

They might not admit it but behind closed doors partners can get pretty excited when one of their clients emerges as a takeover target. Of course, it is even better when they emerge as a potential acquirer. But while 2007 looks certain to generate a busy flow of unsolicited bids for juicy UK targets, lawyers will be hoping a few of the most recent flurry of M&A rumours come true this year.

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McDermott hires Howrey Chicago chief

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 15, 2007

McDermott hires Howrey Chicago chief

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Reed Smith's pre-merger PEP up 17%

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 12, 2007

Reed Smith revenue up 14% in last results before Richards Butler tie-up

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Washington veteran joins President's team

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 11, 2007

Washington lawyer Fred Fielding has replaced Harriet Miers as the new White House counsel.

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International Edition

Double hire beefs up Lovells' US presence

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 10, 2007

Lovells has hired two litigation partners in Chicago, taking the number of partners in the Windy City to 10.The latest appointments, which were announced on Tuesday (9 January), include trade secrets specialist Mark Halligan, who joins from Chicago-based intellectual property boutique Welsh & Katz.

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International Edition

Tyco signs exclusive £8m deal with Eversheds

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | January 10, 2007

Manufacturing and engineering giant Tyco has signed an agreement to make Eversheds its exclusive legal provider - a deal that will gift the firm £8m over two years.

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