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New York Law Journal

Longtime Otterbourg Chairman Handing Over Leadership Role Next Year

After more than 20 years of leading midsize firm Otterbourg, Daniel Wallen is stepping down as chairman, and the firm will be headed by attorneys Richard Stehl and David Morse, effective Jan. 1.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Facebook Strikes Out in Fraud Suit Against DLA Piper, Milberg

New York's top court on Thursday refused to revive Facebook Inc.'s two-year-old attorney deceit claims against three law firms that formerly represented Paul Ceglia, the now-fugitive who claimed an 84 percent ownership stake in the social media giant.
27 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Settles Dispute With Ex-Partner

After languishing on the docket for months, a largely sealed lawsuit between Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and a former partner who left the firm after allegations he shared confidential client information has settled.
71 minute read

Daily Business Review

San Diego-Based Sempra International Subsidiary Buys Mexican Wind Farm

California-based Sempra International has agreed to a $852 million deal to purchase one of Latin America's largest wind farms in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, from a subsidiary of New York-based Blackstone Group and other partners.
13 minute read

Daily Business Review

Mayer Brown Affiliate in Brazil Hires Nation's Former Attorney General; Opens Office in Capital

The Brazilian arm of Mayer Brown has opened a new office in Brazil's capital and hired the former attorney general and defender of ousted president Dilma Rousseff to focus on cases in the Superior Court of Justice and Supreme Court.
21 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Jurisdictional Boundaries

Many states still take their sovereignty seriously and will not hesitate to haul out-of-state lawyers into their disciplinary courts if they believe they are fishing without a license.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

Wolters Kluwer Study Finds E-Billing Use Up, Satisfaction Stagnating Among Firms

Four key findings from the recent e-billing survey find e-billing prevalent but somewhat lackluster among small and large firms.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Grupo Pellas GC Moves Back to Hughes Hubbard

Ruben Diaz Jr. leaves the Nicaragua-based conglomerate to take a new post as co-chairman of Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Latin America practice in Miami.
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

School of Hard Knocks

These days, many lawyers start their careers on their own, without any network of support or guidance.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Bonds that Bind: Cybersecurity Comes Together in Legal and Finance

The financial industry has pulled legal into its cybersecurity orbit, but what does it mean for the future of legal services for financial institutions?
22 minute read

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