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The American Lawyer

With Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper Merger OK'd, Firms Have Much to Decide Before January Launch

While Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders are set to merge on Jan. 1, 2025, firm leaders remain focused on finishing 2024 strong.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Scientist, Scholar, Lawyer: Remembering Blank Rome's First General Counsel William Roberts

The Philadelphia lawyer died Aug. 30 at the age of 79 following a brief illness.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Gov. Hochul Appoints Wilmer Partner Brian Mahanna as Top Counsel

Mahanna will be in the top legal counsel role in the governor's office, after Elizabeth Fine's planned departure.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Pashman Stein; Mandelbaum Barrett; Jones Jones; Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

Pashman Stein adds retired Superior Court Judge Thurber to its ADR practice; Jones Jones promotes a supervising partner; and more moves.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Comp Offers for Lateral Partners Now Show Big Law's Buying Power

A lot of firms are now offering make-whole or even "make-better" agreements to get laterals right away, illustrating top firms' buying power and desire to keep growing as demand and billing rates accelerate.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Secure Merger With Partner Vote

The combined firm will be known as Troutman Pepper Locke.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Client Conflicts May Have Led Some to Leave Locke Lord as Merger Talks Unfold

As in many mergers, conflicts may prompt departures as the Am Law 100 firm continues merger talks with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The firms are aiming to close the deal by the end of this year.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Faegre Drinker Snags Buchanan COO, Aims to Advance in AI Efforts

"My ears are in listening mode right now," Nolan Kurtz said. "The best thing is to come in and actively listen to the partners, our lawyers, our consultants, our operations professionals and really learn from them."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Restructuring Partners In-Demand Amid Uptick in Commercial Chapter 11 Filings

The past month saw numerous partner moves as law firms jockey for talent in the busy practice area.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Troutman Pepper Accused of Inattentive Case Management in $59M Malpractice Suit

A New York construction company claims that the firm and construction litigation partner Frank Cara failed to properly investigate claims against the company and consequently offered ill-informed defenses on its behalf in two cases.
7 minute read

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