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Corporate Counsel

Even After $6.8 Million Win, Litigation Still 'Last Resort' for GC

Despite an almost $7 million litigation win, the GC of fitness equipment company TRX still sees litigation as a last resort.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pfizer Fails Second Bid to Escape Whistleblower Suit

After two attempts to get out of a whistleblower case, Pfizer is still on the hook for claims that it illegally marketed an anti-fungal medication, Vfend, for off-label use.
10 minute read

The Recorder

Judges Know What 'All Due Respect' Really Means—And Other Tips From the Bench

In his new book "Litigation in Practice," San Francisco Judge Curtis Karnow shares practical lessons for new lawyers.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Kluger Kaplan Expands into the Midwest With Office in Minneapolis

Firm hopes to capture some of the legal market in Minnesota, which is home to several Fortune 500 companies.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

NY Judge's Suspected Suicide Shines Light on Silent Struggle

Judges are public figures, problem-solvers and make life-or-death decisions—all of which can make it difficult to seek help with depression or other mental health issues.
10 minute read

The Recorder

Heller Ehrman Ruling Shows Perils for 'In-Between' Partners

A longtime partner who was de-equitized before the firm's collapse can't collect more than $1 million in back pay because he was still technically a shareholder, the Ninth Circuit ruled this week.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Debevoise Adds Ex-EDNY Securities Fraud Chief

In its latest hire of a former federal prosecutor in the Obama administration, Debevoise & Plimpton has hired Winston Paes as counsel for its white-collar defense and regulatory group in New York. Paes leaves the U.S. attorney's office in Brooklyn on the eve of its high-profile securities fraud trial of ex-Katten Muchin partner Evan Greebel.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Manion Gaynor Opens Miami Office, Hires K&L Gates Partner Rebecca Kibbe

National litigation firm Manion Gaynor & Manning has opened a Miami office led by Rebecca Kibbe, the former head of K&L Gates' Florida asbestos litigation practice.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fenwick's New York Office Nabs Foley IP Vice Chair

Having finally opened a New York office almost a year ago, the Silicon Valley stalwart has hired Foley & Lardner partner Jeffrey Greene to bolster its base in the Big Apple. Greene served as vice chair of his former firm's department.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Partner Asks Judge to Halt Chadbourne Expulsion Vote Amid Gender Bias Case

Kerrie Campbell, who is leading a gender bias suit against Chadbourne & Parke, claims that the firm's planned planned vote next week on her expulsion from the partnership is part of an effort to punish her for bringing the putative class action case.
12 minute read

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