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The Legal Intelligencer

With Chair Regularly on the Road, Duane Morris Names First Phila. Office Managing Partner

"The thought now was that we could really use someone who's laser focused on Philadelphia," said commercial litigation co-chair James Steigerwald, who stepped into the role earlier this month.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Less Investment by Big Law in the Bay Area: Lateral Partner Hiring Falls

Top firms have hired 75% fewer lateral partners in intellectual property practices so far this year, Macrae reported.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

When It Comes to Law Firm Mergers, Are Firm Leaders Getting FOMO?

"If the good ones are pairing up, you don't want to be the ones [left]," noted one industry observer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Political Polarization Prompts Asia's Regional Firms to Seek Out Legal Networks

The age of globalization has faded, creating major change in the legal ecosystem in Asia. While the most notable shift has been Big Law's retreat, regional Asian players are seizing the opportunity to push for international exposure.
7 minute read

International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Expands With Milan Team Amid 'Turmoil' in Italian Legal Market

The firm has a presence in London, Amsterdam, Warsaw and Berlin, and will likely soon announce the opening of a second location in Germany.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

At Least a $5M Book of Business: Partner Expectations Tighten

More top law firms have initiated earnings expectations for their equity partners, such as at least $5 million to $7 million in business each year.
5 minute read

International Edition

Skadden's Big China Cuts and What They Mean for the Market

Skadden has joined a long list of law firms that have made cuts in China. But with so many lawyers already on the market, where will they all find new homes?
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig, on 'Growth Trajectory,' Adds Energy Trio From Brownstein in Denver

"We've grown with our clients, [and] we still have a unique position in Denver," said CEO Brian Duffy. "We're one of the 10 largest law firms in that market, probably sixth or seventh largest, and we're the one global law firm that charges local rates."
3 minute read

International Edition

'The Progression Is Not Natural': As IPOs Surge in India, Law Firms Try to Keep Up

For domestic and international law firms doing capital markets work in India, the IPO boom presents opportunities but also challenges.
5 minute read

The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 3: Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law and Duty of Competence/Duty to Supervise

"An attorney's duty of competence is not limited solely to the practicing attorney, but also extends to subordinate attorneys and staff," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
6 minute read

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