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The American Lawyer

Amid US Law Firm Merger Mania, an Interesting Tie-Up in the Old Soviet Space

While some global firms have struggled in the former Soviet Union, Asters has expanded by acquiring the Ukrainian operations of one of Russia's largest law firms.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dorsey & Whitney Taps Firm 'Lifer' as Managing Partner

For the first time in six years, the nearly 500-lawyer Am Law 200 firm will have a new leader in January.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Allen & Overy Political Law Leader Jumps to Holland & Knight

Charles Borden, who helped launch Allen & Overy's D.C. office in 2011, projects an "explosion" in his practice between now and the 2020 presidential election.
3 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Jacobs, Ex-Del. Supreme Court Justice, Rejoins Young Conaway

Former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Jack B. Jacobs has rejoined Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor as senior counsel in the Wilmington firm's corporate section.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

In Legal Marketing, Apathy Is the Enemy

Firms looking to succeed must devote attention to the process of talent acquisition.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Goodwin Procter Grabs 2 Gunderson Partners in San Francisco

The firm hired Josh Cook, the former head of Gunderson Dettmer's San Francisco office, and his colleague Jon Novotny.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Sidley Lands Life Sciences Licensing Pro From King & Spalding

Thomas Duley, a well-regarded life sciences lawyer in the Bay Area, has joined Sidley in San Francisco.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dykema, Lewis Brisbois Expand Out West

The two Am Law 200 firms have absorbed the bulk of smaller outfits in Minneapolis and Las Vegas, including one that once advised the inventor of the Tilt-A-Whirl theme park ride.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

In Law Firm Battles Over Placement Fees, 2 Courts Side With Recruiters

The recent decisions show that courts are continuing to enforce recruiter contracts with firms, even if they are oral or do not include a signature.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Courts Upholds $335K Award Against Manatt in Recruiter Suit

The recent decision by the California Court of Appeal and a decision in a separate case in New York show that courts are continuing to enforce recruiter contracts with firms, even if they are oral or do not include a signature.
7 minute read

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