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Corporate Counsel

Buchalter PC, Former Shareholder Named in Legal Malpractice Suit

"Defendants wanted to devalue ACT to the point they could obtain control of all or substantially all of ACT's shares at a fraction of their true value," Advanced Combustion Technologies' complaint alleges.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

IP Leader of Dentons' Pittsburgh Branch Brings Group to Eckert Seamans

"A global name for global companies is certainly very important; but when you deal with the IP side, it's a very unique client-attorney relationship," said Nolan Cheung, who previously served as U.S. co-chair of Dentons' IP group.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'This Is Your Time': AI Gives In-House Counsel Unprecedented Leverage

In a keynote address at the Legal Innovators conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, industry expert Zach Abramowitz said in-house teams are well-positioned to drive innovation at their companies and disrupt the outside counsel relationship.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Law Firm Succession Planning, GCs Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

"I'm not reliant on any one specific attorney in any area I need assistance," said Utz general counsel Theresa Shea. "If someone were to retire, my primary billing contact might change, but my overall relationship with the firm would not."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Group, Seeking Brand Recognition in 'Silicon Slope,' Moves to Wilson Sonsini

"For Utah's economy and the kinds of companies that are becoming really successful here, Wilson probably has the strongest legal brand of any law firm," said new partner Jess Krannich, who previously helped launch Kirkland's presence in the city.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Finding a Firm That Really Is Easy to Do Business With

There are law firms that go beyond the usual platitudes and truly focus on the needs of your department and company – but how do you find and retain these firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)?
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Blackstone Investment Director Joins Simpson Thacher

As a managing director on Blackstone's GP Stakes team, Christopher Evans worked on minority stake investments and advised portfolio general partners on business strategy.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Milbank's Top Securitization Lawyer to Join Kirkland & Ellis

Michael Urschel joined Milbank last April as part of a 10-lawyer group from King & Spalding.
2 minute read

Law.com

What Every Lawyer's Client Needs to Know About Succession Planning

A solid succession plan often results in a higher valuation if selling, and a successful transition when passing the reins to younger employees, family, or establishing an ESOP.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Maintaining Client Confidentiality on Listservs

Tips gleaned from Formal Opinion 511 for those lawyers who participate in online legal communities, like listservs.
6 minute read

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