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Stroock Adds Leading M&A and Private Equity Partner to Growing Corporate Group
AnnouncementPeter J. Rooney, a seasoned M&A and private equity lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience, has joined Stroock’s national Corporate Group as a partner in the New York Office. Peter joins Stroock from Morrison & Foerster, where he was a partner.
Accomplished Privacy Risk Management Professional Jamie Danker Joins Venable as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services
AnnouncementJamie Danker joined Venable LLP as a senior director of cybersecurity services in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Hippo Strengthens its Legal Team with Four Key Leadership Hires
NewsHippo, the home insurance group that created a new standard of care and protection for homeowners, today announced four key leadership appointments to its legal and compliance team with combined expertise in reinsurance, insurance compliance, governance, national warranty, and federal securities laws.
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Shares the Wealth With All U.S. Associates
NewsKing & Spalding announced special bonuses for associates yesterday.
Amazon Legal Chief’s Pay Topped $17M During Busy Year
NewsThe top in-house lawyer at Amazon.com Inc. received a total compensation package of nearly $17.2 million in 2020, according to the company’s annual proxy statement.
Excusable Delay and Builder’s Risk: A Reminder to Weatherproof Your Contracts
InsightsThe winter storm that brought snow, freezing temperatures, power outages, frozen water lines and bursting pipes to Texas, shutting down most construction projects in the process, forced many contractors and owners to take a look that their contracts to determine who is responsible for the ensuing delays and the costs to repair any damage.
What are “Drilling Operations”?
InsightsIn Sundown Energy LP, et al. v. HJSA No. 3, Ltd. P’ship the term ‘drilling operations’ meant that activities other than spudding-in new wells were sufficient to satisfy a continuous operations clause.
Corporate Transparency Act Requires Small Businesses to Disclose Owners
InsightsIn January 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (the “CTA”) as part of the 2021 Defense Bill.
Prominent Dallas Lawyer Accused of Agreeing to Launder Drug Money
NewsA prominent Dallas lawyer and DART board member has been charged in federal court with laundering what be believed was drug money for narcotics traffickers, according to the U.S. attorney.
Unfair Contract Terms: Indemnities and Limitations of Liability
InsightsSince 2021 will be a significant year for the unfair contract term (UCT) laws, we’ve been bringing you a series of articles on the UCT laws.
Biglaw Firm Give Associates Special Bonus
NewsThe latest firm to announce bonuses is Katten Muchin, a firm that brought in $669,709,000 gross revenue in 2019, placing it at #63 in the most recent Am Law 100 ranking.
Little Caesars Pizza, Smoothie King Tout Legal Appointments
NewsLittle Caesars Enterprises Inc. and Smoothie King Franchises Inc., two privately held eateries with ruling aspirations to their names, unveiled new roles this week for two top in-house lawyers.
A $16 Billion Firm? It’s Coming if Kirkland Repeats Its Decade
NewsIt’s always a big day when Kirkland & Ellis’ year-end financial results are unveiled.
Massachusetts Supreme Court Calls Foul on Departing Attorneys
NewsLateral attorney transitions, particularly partner transitions, are often fraught with legal and ethical issues.
Matthew Stirneman Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston Office as a Senior Counsel in the Corporate, Securities & Finance Practice
AnnouncementMatthew Stirneman recently joined the Houston office of the national law firm, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, as senior counsel in the Corporate, Securities & Finance practice.
General Counsel Institute – Going Beyond Legal
WebinarBerkeley Law Executive Education and The Peer 150 announce the opening of registration for The General Counsel Institute, a virtual professional development program for mid-career in-house counsel taking place over four half days in June 2021.
Eversheds Sutherland Strengthens International Tax Practice with Accomplished Partner Jonathan Sambur
AnnouncementEversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Jonathan A. Sambur has joined the Tax Practice Group as a partner, expanding the firm’s tax practice with a focus on advising global financial institutions. Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Mr. Sambur served as a partner in Mayer Brown’s tax transaction practice.
Bradley Welcomes Jennifer Morrison Ersin as Counsel in the Construction Practice Group
AnnouncementJennifer Morrison Ersin has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as counsel in the firm’s Construction Practice Group.
SK Reaches $1.8B Settlement With LG That Will Save Georgia Plant
NewsKorea’s SK Innovation has agreed to pay 2 trillion won (about $1.8 billion) to rival electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution to settle their ongoing legal dispute, a move that will allow SK to finish out its $2.6 billion investment in Georgia and save thousands of future jobs.
Big Company General Counsel Join Big Law Voting Rights Statement
NewsNearly 20 current and former general counsel of major corporations have joined Big Law leaders in signing a statement opposing voter disenfranchisement, following changes to Georgia’s voting laws.
