Archive for July, 2021
TC Energy’s $15B Claim Against U.S. for Biden’s Revocation of Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
NewsTC Energy Corporation stated that it filed a notice of intent with the U.S. Department of State that it will make a claim against the U.S. under the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Pay Training Contract and Qualifying Work Experience Trainees the Same, Law Society Tells Firms
NewsLaw firms should not use the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) as an opportunity to pay trainees less, the Law Society has warned. The Chancery Lane…
Scotch Creek Ventures Inc. Contracts Geophysics Program for the Macallan and Highlands West Projects, in Clayton Valley, USA
NewsScotch Creek Ventures Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE:SCV)(FSE:7S2)(OTC PINK:SCVFF) (“Scotch Creek” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has retained Hasbrouck…
Agent Files Suit Against Raptors Coach Nick Nurse, Seeking Commission for Contract Extension
NewsA prominent agent who represents NBA coaches and executives has filed a civil lawsuit against Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse for breach of contract and seeks financial relief…
Real Men Go Into the Office, the World According to Morgan Stanley’s GC
NewsPoor Eric Grossman. It must be awfully hard for a humble lawyer to be suddenly catapulted to world fame. One minute he was simply the hardworking chief legal officer of Morgan Stanley…
Manhattan West Appoints Benjamin Vega as General Counsel
NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Manhattan West, a modern, independent financial solutions company, has appointed Benjamin Vega to serve as General Counsel to the organization…
States, Cities Eye $26 Billion Deal: Opioid Litigation Explained
NewsState attorneys general say they have a $26 billion dollar plan to resolve the bulk of the liability for the three biggest drug distributors and one major drugmaker that are entangled…
‘A Settlement That is a Sellout’: Philadelphia Files Suit Over National Opioid Deal, Says it Wouldn’t Get Enough of $26B Pot
NewsIn the first big challenge to the proposed $26 billion national opioid settlement, the Philadelphia district attorney on Thursday sued Pennsylvania’s attorney general over the deal…
Eversheds Sutherland Continues Chicago Growth With Addition of Corporate Counsel Paul Hogan
AnnouncementsEversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Paul R. Hogan has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in the Chicago office as counsel, continuing the firm’s steady growth in the city to now 16 attorneys. Mr. Hogan focuses his practice on guiding clients through strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, equity and debt financing. He joins Eversheds Sutherland from Kingsway Financial Services, where he served as secretary and general counsel.
Bradley’s Clarence Webster III Begins Term as President of the Capital Area Bar Association
AnnouncementsBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorney Clarence Webster III has begun a one-year term as president of the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA) in Jackson, Mississippi.
Bradley Partners Named to 2021 Benchmark 40 & Under Hot List
AnnouncementsSix partners at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP have been named to the 2021 Benchmark 40 & Under Hot list, which recognizes top young litigation talent in the United States and Canada.
Buchalter Continues Growth Spurt in Arizona
AnnouncementsBuchalter is pleased to announce and welcome Corporate practice group member Phil Donnelly to the Arizona office.
Duane Morris Welcomes Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Partner Morris S. Bauer in Newark
AnnouncementsMorris S. (Mo) Bauer has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Practice Group in its Newark, N.J., office.
Michael Best Strategies Bolsters Healthcare Innovation Group with New Hires Tamara Quiram & Dr. Terry Sullivan
AnnouncementsI’m writing to share the news with you that Michael Best Strategies has made two new hires in its growing Healthcare Innovation Group: Tamara (Tami) Quiram and Dr. Terry Sullivan.
Katten Appoints New Practice Heads, Building on Stellar Leadership
AnnouncementsKatten announced the changes in leadership of several firm practice areas as part of its periodic rotations done to share leadership opportunities and responsibilities within the firm.
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes Two Insurance Litigators In Chicago
AnnouncementsKevin Dreher and Caroline Upton have joined Barnes & Thornburg LLP in their insurance recovery group. Kevin joins as a partner and Caroline joins as of counsel, both attorneys will be based in the firm’s Chicago office.
Eversheds Sutherland Continues Chicago Growth With Addition of Corporate Counsel Paul Hogan
AnnouncementsEversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Paul R. Hogan has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in the Chicago office as counsel, continuing the firm’s steady growth in the city to now 16 attorneys. Mr. Hogan focuses his practice on guiding clients through strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, equity and debt financing. He joins Eversheds Sutherland from Kingsway Financial Services, where he served as secretary and general counsel.
Centre for Information Policy Leadership President Bojana Bellamy Named to POLITICO’s Tech 28
AnnouncementsCentre for Information Policy Leadership President Bojana Bellamy has been named to POLITICO’s Tech 28.
Bradley Partner Scott E. Ludwig Recognized as Fellow of Alabama Law Institute
AnnouncementsBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partner Scott E. Ludwig has been recognized as the ninth Fellow of the Alabama Law Institute.
Univision Appoints General Counsel Ahead of Televisa Merger
NewsSpanish-language content company Univision Holdings announced the appointment of Pilar Ramos as general counsel as part of a redesign of its corporate leadership structure…
