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The American Lawyer

Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation

"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Greenbaum Rowe; Genova Burns; Hyland Levin; Archer; Riker Danzig

Greenbaum Rowe adds a partner and co-chair; Archer and Riker Danzig welcome summer associates; and more moves.
7 minute read

The Recorder

'Just Crushing': Allegedly Defective IVF Products Targeted in Spate of Lawsuits

The lawsuits, part of a broader wave, fault a defendant's culture media, linking it to damage and destruction of viable embryos.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

FTX Examiner Requests Additional Investigation on Sullivan & Cromwell

A court-appointed examiner requested up to $3 million to investigate the law firm's role in advising Sam Bankman-Fried on his purchase of Robinhood shares, as well as two other issues.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Busy in Texas, Polsinelli Adds a Foley Shareholder in Dallas, an Office in Fort Worth

The firm has considered opening an office in Fort Worth for years, and took the opportunity to acquire the four-lawyer Commercial Law Advisors.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Social Media Companies Score a Win Amid Ongoing Youth-Addiction Claims

The Los Angeles Superior Court tossed four complaints by school districts in California, Rhode Island, Florida and Washington against Google, Meta, TikTok and Snapchat. The schools sought damages for costs associated with mental health problems caused by excessive social media use.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Jones Day, Holland & Knight Bolster LA Financial Markets Practices With Partner Additions

"We're still in growth mode, we're talking to probably five or six partner-level lateral opportunities in various cities around the globe," said Holland & Knight business section chair Jose Sirven.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'It's All About Building Relationships': Phila. Firm Leaders Foster Community Ties Via Investments and Service

"Part of my business generation has been tied to investments that I've made," said Cozen O'Connor executive chair and CEO Michael Heller.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sidley Restructuring Partner Heads to Pillsbury Amid Continued Practice Demand

"We continue to live in a volatile world, particularly with many overleveraged companies," noted Andrew Troop, Pillsbury's restructuring practice leader.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

McDermott Will & Emery to Rep CVS in Civil RICO Suit

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

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