Archive for September, 2019
GOP’s Sen. Kennedy Sends Warning Shot to Trump Court Nominee Menashi
News
Senators have expressed frustration with Menashi’s unwillingness to discuss his work for the Trump administration on immigration.
N.Y. Attorney Disbarred, Used Client Funds for ‘Personal Needs’
NewsA New York attorney who used a client’s money for her personal expenses was disbarred by the state’s highest court, reports Bloomberg Law.
ACC Annual Meeting: Oct. 27-30 in Phoenix
Event, Oct. 27-30, 2019
Topics at the sessions will include such subjects as contract drafting, data security, corporate sustainability, records management, and business education for in-house counsel.
CLE Event: In-House Attorneys Pro Bono Summit
Event, Nov. 5, 2019
At this CLE event for in-house lawyers, attendees will hear from Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile, and Starbucks panelists on how to develop a strong and impactful pro bono program.
30 Texas Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
News
The 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America recognized 30 Greenberg Traurig attorneys in 31 practice areas across the global firm’s three Texas offices.
Marketing: A Quick Guide to Clean Email Distribution Lists
Insight
If you take the steps to create an organized list, it will allow you to get more creative and intentional with your email marketing.
J. Michael Bernard Elected Chairman of the World Services Group
News
J. Michael Bernard of Dykema has been elected chairman of the World Services Group.
Crowell & Moring’s New York Office Adds Former DOJ Litigator Starling Marshall
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S. Starling Marshall is joining Crowell & Moring’s New York office as a partner.
Former Panalpina Group General Counsel of Americas Joins Arent Fox in Boston
News
Robert J. Ernest has joined Arent Fox LLP as a partner in its Logistics & Transportation group.
Zapproved and Nuix Announce Technology Partnership: Processing for In-House Legal Teams
News
Zapproved LLC and Nuix announced that the companies have entered a technology partnership that will integrate Zapproved’s ZDiscovery platform for managing in-house litigation response with the Nuix processing engine for electronic discovery.
Biglaw Firm Announces Nationwide Buyout Program
News
Morgan Lewis & Bockius will be offering voluntary buyout packages for all of its legal secretaries, across the country.
White House Fires Homeland Security Dept.’s General Counsel
News
John Mitnick, the general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, lost his job after the department went through months of shake-up.
3 JPMorgan Traders Accused of Rigging Futures Trades for Nearly a Decade
News
The charges outlined in the criminal indictments were the latest turn in a years-long investigation that has previously yielded guilty pleas from traders at several banks.
‘Click to Accept’ Arbitration: A Cautionary Tale
Insight
An employee’s electronic acceptance of an arbitration agreement may not, by itself, be enough to prove that the employee has agreed to arbitrate.
Dominica C. Anderson Elected President and Board Chair of Professional BusinessWomen of California
News
Duane Morris LLP trial partner Dominica C. Anderson has been elected president and board chair of Professional BusinessWomen of California.
Emily Strunk Joins Venable’s Regulatory Practice in Washington, DC
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Emily K. Strunk has joined Venable LLP as counsel in the Regulatory Practice in Washington, D.C.
Giovanni Giarratana Joins Bradley’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice
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Giovanni P. Giarratana has joined the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as an associate in the Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group.
Sidley Adds Investment Fund Partner Mateja Maher in London
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Sidley Austin LLP announced that Mateja Maher has joined the firm as a partner in its Investment Funds practice and is based in Sidley’s London office.
Download: How You Can Harness Digital Disruption
Insight
The NACD, in partnership with Marsh & McClennan Companies, has published a report outlining a practical approach to advancing board oversight of digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Federal Appeals Court Revives Ethics Lawsuit Against Trump in Emoluments Case
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Plaintiffs are hoping this victory will allow them to seek detailed records on Trump’s transactions with foreign officials.
