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National Law Journal

Ian Gershengorn, Early Defender of Obama's Health Care Law, Brings Deep Regulatory Record

When Ian Gershengorn takes over as acting solicitor general on June 25, he will tap a portfolio of experience in the complexities of agency regulation, from health care to telecommunications, from both sides of the courtroom and from district courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Paul Weiss Ponies Up in Skyscraper Sale

The $1.65 billion sale of New York's 1285 Sixth Avenue saw more than 50 partners from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison—a key tenant in the office tower—invest roughly $10 million in the transaction.
70 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Bankruptcy Trustee's Claims Against Thompson Coburn Survive

A federal judge has declined to dismiss a bankruptcy trustee's claims against law firm Thompson Coburn, which faces allegations that the firm failed to make necessary disclosures while its client, a technology manufacturing company now in bankruptcy, was used as a "vehicle" in an illegal exportation scheme.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Two Am Law 100 Partners Sought as Witnesses in Tax Case

A pair of Williams & Connolly partners could be called to testify against their client Morris Zukerman, an energy investor and former Morgan Stanley banker accused of tax evasion by federal prosecutors.
10 minute read

National Law Journal

K&L Gates' Lobbying Arm Picks Up Top Army Official

K&L Gates has added a fourth former member of Congress to its lobbying group with the hire of John McHugh.
42 minute read

The American Lawyer

More Firms Jump on Cravath Pay Scale, as S&C Beats Top End

A bevy of big firms continue this week to match the new base pay scale for associates set Monday by Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Sullivan & Cromwell sought to up the ante for its most senior associates, as other firms like Latham & Watkins joined the pay raise party.
2 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

A 'Chaotic and Thrilling' Month at the Supreme Court

How best to describe the month of June at the U.S. Supreme Court, when the justices—and their clerks—race toward the finish line? "Chaotic and thrilling," Mayer Brown's Brian Netter, who clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer in the October 2010 term, said. At least for the law clerks.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Southern District Assistants Leaving for Private Practice

It's routine for top prosecutors to leave an office near the end of a presidential administration, but attorneys knowledgeable about the so-called Sovereign District—a nod to the office's prominence—point to a natural wave of attrition occurring now.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sanctuary Recognizes Gibson Dunn for Pro Bono Work

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher received a law firm leadership award Tuesday for its pro bono work on behalf of Sanctuary for Families clients at the group's annual Zero Tolerance Benefit.
1 minute read

Texas Lawyer

V&E Raising U.S. Associate Salaries

Vinson & Elkins, based in Houston, notified U.S. associates on June 9 that it will raise associate salaries starting July 1.
8 minute read

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