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National Law Journal

Freshfields Hires SEC Associate Director in Latest D.C. Lateral Hiring Spree

Freshfields has hired Melissa Hodgman as a litigation partner in D.C., the firm said Monday. Hodgman most recently served as an associate director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.
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Law.com

State Attorney General Faces Federal Courtroom Test Over Crypto Mining Ban

“We have seen dozens of state laws enacted over the last few years restricting or prohibiting investment in U.S. real property by foreign individuals, companies and governments,” said Robert A. Friedman, a partner at Holland & Knight. “Arkansas is just one example of a surging national trend.”
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National Law Journal

The Lawyers Picked by Trump for Key Roles in His Second Term

King & Spalding partner Jamieson Greer, selected for the U.S. trade representative position, was the latest attorney pick—and Big Law alum—for Trump's second administration.
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National Law Journal

'Water Cooler Discussions': US Judge Questions DOJ Request in Google Search Case

The Justice Department demanded Google's internal communications in the search engine case in the and delivered closing arguments in the company's advertising tech trial in Virginia.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Communications, Media Attorneys Brace for Changes Under Trump

“We’ve seen some rhetoric out of president-elect [Trump], Elon Musk, and chairman-designate Brendan Carr targeting the media. Around the edges, clients are asking questions about what that means and whether they should be concerned,” said Wiley's Kathleen Kirby.
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Corporate Counsel

Democratic State AGs Revel in Role as Last Line of Defense Against Trump Agenda

“We should always be careful about the cases we bring, but we should also be fearless,” said Nick Brown, Washington state's incoming attorney general.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place’

As Vidal prepares to transition back to private practice, rejoining Winston & Strawn in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., the outgoing director of the USPTO spoke with The Recorder about the key challenges ahead on IP, AI and innovation.
19 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position.
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National Law Journal

Holland & Knight, Akin, Crowell, Barnes and Day Pitney Add to DC Practices

In the latest round of lateral hiring in D.C., Holland & Knight, Day Pitney, Akin Gump, Barnes and Crowell announced new attorney hires this week.
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National Law Journal

DC Law Firm Growth Falls Behind Big Firms in Other Regions

Revenue was up 7.6% for firms in the D.C. region in the first nine months, falling behind the industry average revenue growth of 11.9%, according to a Q3 report from Citi.
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