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The American Lawyer

Sedgwick's Resolution a Potential Dickstein Shapiro Redux

The Am Law 200's decision to wind down its operations by early January may be the beginning of a long and costly ordeal for its former partners and potentially for the law firms where they resume their careers.
23 minute read

The Recorder

Risks for Debt Collection Lawyers

Attorneys often think that an aggressive approach to litigation is part of the duty to act as a zealous advocate for clients. But attorneys who represent debt collectors may face additional risks, because California courts have held that litigation tactics may constitute violations of statutes prohibiting unfair debt collection practices.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

ATL Attorney Represents Ex-Big Law Partner Who Faces Jail, Owes $7.9M Over Bogus Invoices

Keila Ravelo, a former Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner, faces four to six years in prison and has been ordered to pay $7.9 million in restitution in the wake of her guilty plea Monday in New Jersey. Steve Sadow of Atlanta is one of her lawyers.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Settlement Series: Part 6

What to do when a third party unofficially controls your client's decisions.
18 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fee Tracker: Sex Scandals See Private School Legal Bills Rise

A look at some of the notable legal fees behind clients in the news.
14 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dentons Hires Orrick Partner for Controversial Venezuela Restructuring Work

David Syed, a former member of the executive committee at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, has joined the global legal giant as it reportedly steps in to advise the troubled South American nation in an effort to refinance $60 billion in debt.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Director Jumps to Small Firm to Help Clients With Strategy

The director of business strategy and innovation role will focus both on clients and law firm strategy.
19 minute read

The American Lawyer

David Boies' Weinstein Work May Hamper Role in Campaign Finance Fight

Some officials in St. Petersburg, Florida, are rejecting Boies' involvement in a potential case that could challenge Citizens United.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Foundation in Weinstein Fundraising Probe Taps Petrillo Klein & Boxer

Gibson Dunn had been representing the nonprofit amfAR, which is facing new scrutiny over fundraising activity involving Harvey Weinstein.
13 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dentons, in Latest Growth Bid, Launches In-House Consulting Service

The growing global legal giant plans to use its stable of former GCs to help current in-house legal chiefs cope with a changing market for legal services.
34 minute read

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