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Disbarred Lawyer Arrested for Defrauding Clients out of $700K
NewsA former lawyer faces multiple charges of theft and fraud after investigators say he stole about $700K from clients over a period of three years.
General Electric Agrees to Pay $200M Fine for Misleading Investors
NewsThe SEC announced that GE has agreed to pay a $200M penalty to settle charges for misleading investors regarding the profitability and risks to some of its core business lines.
5 Trends That Will Shape Legal Practices in 2021
NewsAs law firms position themselves to succeed in 2021 and beyond, understanding and leveraging distinct trends will help firms become more efficient, productive and competitive in the coming year.
Stout Expands Legal Management Consulting Practice
AnnouncementStout today announced the addition of Ellen Kuplic as a Director in the Legal Management Consulting practice. Prior to joining Stout, Ellen held many in-house roles at bp serving as a trusted advisor to general counsel, senior attorneys, and other stakeholders.
Hinshaw Adds Seasoned Intellectual Property/Insurance Partner in Minneapolis
AnnouncementJonathan D. Jay joins Hinshaw & Culbertson in Minneapolis.
Buchalter Elevates Three Attorneys to Shareholder
AnnouncementBuchalter is pleased to announce the promotions of Northern California based Benjamin H. Heuer, and Scottsdale based Shaleen D. Brewer and Renee M. Shprecher to Shareholder.
Rob Couch Rejoins Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group
AnnouncementRobert Couch has rejoined the Banking and Financial Services Practice Group at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings following a year-long stint as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Financial Monitor for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Facebook Should be Broken up, FTC and States Allege in Pair of Lawsuits
NewsFacebook’s purchases of photo service Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp have helped fuel the social media giant’s massive growth.
Company Lawyers Dealt with Covid-19’s Effect on Businesses and Wider Communities.
NewsIn a tumultuous year defined by the Covid-19 pandemic and social justice movements, in-house legal teams have been relied on by their businesses to support employees, their organisations and the wider community.
Robert Stebbins to Conclude Tenure as SEC General Counsel
NewsThe Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Robert B. Stebbins will conclude his tenure as General Counsel in early January, after serving over three and a half years as the agency’s chief legal officer.
Biglaw Firm Offers $20,000 Bonus For New Associates Who Don’t Even Work There Yet
NewsBoies Schiller & Flexner announced bank breaking bonuses, but they aren’t done spreading the good news.
Sidley Elects 28 to Partnership
AnnouncementSidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce the names of its newly elected partners, listed below by office and area of practice.
Davis Wright Tremaine Adds Rasheed Mcwilliams as Partner in its Technology Practice
AnnouncementRasheed McWilliams has joined Davis Wright Tremaine as a technology partner in the Los Angeles office.
Lowenstein’s D.C Presence Continues to Grow With Addition of Laura Fraedrich to Global Trade & Policy Group
AnnouncementLowenstein Sandler is pleased to announce that Laura Fraedrich has joined the firm as senior counsel in the Global Trade & Policy group. She will be based in the firm’s rapidly growing Washington, D.C., office.
Hanzo Hold Complements Slack Legal Data Management with the Release of G Suite Support
AnnouncementsHanzo Hold has become favored as the “best practice” legal and compliance application to manage Enterprise data within Slack, now allows customers to extend their matter management to G Suite (Google Workspace) data.
Hershey General Counsel to Resign In January
NewsThe Hershey Co. has announced that Damien Atkins, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, will resign from the company due to family illness on Jan. 31, 2021.
Veteran, Young Lawyers Win $20M Jury Verdict in Unique Case Tried Amid Pandemic
NewsDespite their collective years of practice, a recent case tried by four plaintiff lawyers was in some ways a unique experience.
Des Moines’ Davis Brown Law Firm Combining with Dentons
NewsDavis Brown Law Firm, one of Iowa’s largest law firms, is combining with Dentons, which bills itself as the world’s largest firm.
Biglaw Firm to Hand Out Year-End AND Special Bonuses — If Associates Bill Enough
NewsOn Friday, Kramer Levin announced year-end bonuses that match the prevailing market rate.
Bradley Partner Michael Thomason Named Among M&A Advisor’s 2020 Emerging Leaders
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partner Michael A. Thomason Jr. has been selected as one of The M&A Advisor’s 2020 Emerging Leaders.
