NEXT
Sign in to follow

The American Lawyer

Eye-Popping IP Prowess: IP Litigation Department of the Year Winner WilmerHale

Wilmer represented major companies, like Apple, Gilead and Cisco, in their biggest and riskiest IP matters, bringing to bear big-time results.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Candidate Who Agreed to Become AIG Legal Chief Backs Out

Patricia Walsh had said in September that she was giving up the CLO post at a star startup to take the legal reins of the insurance giant. She and AIG did not explain her about-face. "The sudden change of plans by Walsh or AIG here is a real head-scratcher," said legal department consultant Jason Winmill.
4 minute read

International Edition

Canadian Court Overturns Sanctions Imposed on Aspiring Lawyers Accused of Cheating on Bar Exam

A three-judge panel said the Law Society of Ontario overrode would-be lawyers' fundamental right to procedural fairness.
3 minute read

The Recorder

'Limits of Acceptable Courtroom Etiquette.' Prosecutors Insist Tom Girardi's Courtroom Behavior Proves Mental Competence

Prosecutors insisted in a Thursday brief that Tom Girardi's courtroom behavior—including hurling an expletive at one of them under his breath—shows he's mentally competent to stand trial on criminal charges.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen Announces New Global M&A Group, Looks to Carve Out Space in Cross-Border Deals

The new practice builds upon the firm's recent growth in Canada. But leaders have no plans to expand beyond North America.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Akerman's Southeast Leaders Seek More Office Growth in 2024

"Having additional corporate M&A attorneys here in the Atlanta office that are working on local deals or regional transactions would be a key part of growing the office," said Atlanta office leader Jason Lichtstein.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas State Bar Reports Disciplinary Sanctions Against 5 Attorneys

Two attorneys were given active suspensions and three others public reprimands, according to the December disciplinary report of the State Bar of Texas.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Law Firm Closures and Mergers Underscore Succession Planning Challenges

"We just had very limited success" in attracting partners, said Don Jackson, a founding partner of Davidson Berquist, which was acquired by Rimon.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Covington Matches Latest Salary Scale for Associates

While Covington may be one of the first D.C. firms to match, other profitable firms in the capital region are likely to follow.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Against All Odds: Orrick's Litigation Team Doesn't Back Down and Opponents Know It

As a finalist in The American Lawyer's Litigation Department of the Year contest, Orrick showed its ability to take the toughest cases to trial and step in when clients weren't finding success with other firms.
5 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • 5 Proven Steps to Accelerate Business Growth in a Crowded Legal Market

    Brought to you by AllRize

    Download Now

  • 2024 Report: Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts + a Special Look at Industry Fraud

    Brought to you by Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC.

    Download Now

  • Law Firm Office Space Perspective: Major U.S. Markets

    Brought to you by JLL

    Download Now

  • Expanding Your Practice Areas: How to Expand Offerings that Attract and Retain Clients

    Brought to you by Filevine

    Download Now