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Chesapeake Energy Emerges From Bankruptcy and Shifts Back to Natural Gas
InsightsU.S. shale producer Chesapeake Energy Corp on Tuesday exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy with business plan that nods to its founders’ emphasis on natural gas after a recent push into crude oil.
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. Appoints Jared L. Landaw as Vice President and General Counsel
NewsCarrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (‘Carrols” or the “Company) (Nasdaq: TAST) today announced that it has appointed Jared L. Landaw as the Company’s Vice President and General Counsel.
Top Biglaw Firm Announces $1.73B In 2020 Revenue
NewsGlobal law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported revenues of USD $1.73 Billion for FY 2020, the seventh consecutive year of record revenue, and a 5.48% increase over the previous year.
California Lawyer Charged with Defrauding Investors of $4.5M
NewsA California lawyer was arrested Tuesday on fraud charges alleging he bilked investors out of at least $4.5 million by lying about a real estate opportunity and making it seem he controlled land he did not.
Circuit Court Judge Charged with Falsifying Evidence
NewsCircuit Court Judge Julie A. Introcaso was arrested today on several felony and misdemeanor charges.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Welcomes Attorney Meghan Burns
AnnouncementNationally recognized Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Meghan Burns.
Using Persuasion Techniques to Achieve Litigation Success: Part One
WebinarFitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Using Persuasion Techniques to Achieve Litigation Success: Part One,” featuring Fitch Even partners Karl R. Fink, Nikki Little, and Timothy P. Maloney.
Brian Cromwell Elected Chair of Board of Trustees for Blumenthal Performing Arts
AnnouncementParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce that Charlotte Office Development Partner Brian Cromwell has been elected chair of the board of trustees for Blumenthal Performing Arts.
Sidley Welcomes Former Head of EPA’s Office of Policy, Brittany Bolen
AnnouncementSidley is pleased to welcome Brittany Bolen, Senior Policy Advisor, to the firm’s Environmental and Government Strategies practices.
Shutterstock Hires General Counsel
NewsShutterstock announced John Lapham is joining as General Counsel.
Attorney Accused of Plotting to Kill Her Estranged Husband’s New Girlfriend
NewsAn attorney tried to hire a former sniper and a ranch hand to kill her estranged husband’s new girlfriend and others as part of a year-long campaign of harassment, stalking and threats.
Lawyer Tells Judge ‘I’m Not A Cat’ After a Zoom Filter Mishap in Virtual Court Hearing
NewsA virtual court proceeding in Texas took a turn when a lawyer appeared as a cat on screen.
Humana and Roche Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit for $12.5M
NewsRoche and Humana have agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by a whistleblower relator on behalf of the United States. Defendants will pay $12.5 million to settle the government’s claims.
COVID-19: Natural Disaster or Contractual Quandary?
NewsAs the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered ‘unprecedented’ and the restrictions associated with the pandemic have become a part of ‘the new abnormal.’
False Claims Act enforcement a concern for businesses across sectors amid change in administration, coronavirus relief
AnnouncementA federal directive to prioritize the investigation of coronavirus-related fraud, the unprecedented amount of federal stimulus payments, and the transition to a new administration has created a climate in which False Claims Act enforcement likely will create significant risks for businesses this year, according to a new report by global law firm Hogan Lovells.
Duane Morris Opens Dallas Office with Addition of Four New Partners
AnnouncementDuane Morris LLP has opened a new office in Dallas, Texas, with the addition of Trial partners Robert M. Castle III, Randy D. Gordon, Jamie R. Welton and Lucas “Luke” Wohlford.
Jill Louis Named Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Dallas Office
AnnouncementPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Jill Louis, a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice, has been named office managing partner in Dallas.
Matthew Agnew Joins Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group in Dallas
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Agnew has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a senior attorney in the Healthcare Practice Group.
Jones Walker LLP Partner Andrew Harris Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
AnnouncementThe International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Andrew S. Harris, a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, Mississippi, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC.
Bradley Partners Margaret Cupples and Jason Fortenberry Elected to Capital Area Bar Association Board
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorneys Margaret Oertling Cupples and Jason Fortenberry, partners in the firm’s Jackson office, have been elected to the board of the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA).
