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JBS, Smithfield Pork Direct Purchasers Price-Fixing $102M Class Action Settlement
Law Firm ManagementTwo pork producers agreed to a combined settlement of over $100 million to resolve claims they violated antitrust laws to raise the price of pork products. The settlement benefits
Noumi Raising $26m to Clean Up Blue Diamond Court Settlement
Law Firm ManagementRebirthed dairy and plant foods processor, Noumi, is asking for $26.4 million from shareholders to cover a legal settlement with US almond farmer co-operative Blue Diamond. Last month
Tesla Says it’s also Being Investigated by Federal Equal Employment Agency
CorporateA U.S. federal agency that enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination can now be added to the list of agencies that is investigating Tesla
Big Law Attorneys Share Why Mentoring Matters: Part Three
Law Firm ManagementIn the third part of our Why Mentoring Matters series, two female partners at large law firms write about their personal journeys and how mentoring or being mentored has played
NBT Bancorp Inc. Hires Randy Sparks as General Counsel
Law Firm ManagementPresident and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced that M. Randolph Randy Sparks has joined NBT as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In this position, Sparks will coordinate NBT’s
Court Approves $34 Million Settlement in Bennington-Area PFOA Lawsuit Ahead of Case’s 6th Anniversary
Law Firm ManagementAfter the end of a half-hour hearing in federal court on Monday, the presiding judge removed his black robe, stepped down from the bench and chatted with the attorneys and the
J&J Settles West Virginia Opioid Litigation for $99 Million
Law Firm ManagementJohnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Monday it agreed to pay $99 million to settle claims by West Virginia that it helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis in the state, removing the company
ArentFox Schiff Adds Leading Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Partner Jeffrey Gleit in New York
AnnouncementsArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the expansion of its Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring practice with the addition of Partner Jeffrey R. Gleit in New York
Texas Rising Stars Honors Ward, Smith & Hill Attorney Brett F. Miller
AnnouncementsWard, Smith & Hill trial attorney Brett F. Miller has earned selection to the 2022 edition of Texas Rising Stars for his expertise in civil litigation. The listing highlights the best young attorneys in the state.
GREENSFELDER ADDS ATTORNEY DAVID WASSERMAN TO EMPLOYMENT & LABOR PRACTICE
AnnouncementsGREENSFELDER ADDS ATTORNEY DAVID WASSERMAN TO EMPLOYMENT & LABOR PRACTICE
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Partner Anne Harman Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
AnnouncementsDinsmore & Shohl LLP partner Anne D. Harman has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Blank Rome Welcomes Two Real Estate Of Counsel in New York and Los Angeles
AnnouncementsKathryn C. Appling and Jamie Garelick have joined Blank Rome LLP as of counsel in the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate practice. Kathryn is based in the firm’s New York office, and Jamie is based in the Los Angeles office.
Turner Padget Continues Expansion Across Its South Carolina Footprint
AnnouncementsTurner Padget is pleased to announce the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office and Adrian R. Peguese, associate, to the firm’s Florence office.
Littler’s SOAR Program Takes Off
AnnouncementsLittler has announced the rebrand of its Investment for Success program, to the Littler SOAR Program. The SOAR Program pairs newly hired associates with a shareholder mentor to help them successfully integrate into the firm.
Michael L. Webb Joins Farrell Fritz as Real Estate Counsel
AnnouncementsFarrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Michael L. Webb to its Uniondale office as real estate counsel.
Rebecca Blake Chaikin Joins Jackson Walker’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery Practice in Houston
AnnouncementsRebecca Blake Chaikin has joined the Houston office of Jackson Walker as a Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery practice partner.
Womble Bond Dickinson Adds M&A Partner in Charlotte, N.C.
AnnouncementsWomble Bond Dickinson announced today that Damian C. Georgino has joined the firm’s Corporate and Securities Group as a partner in Charlotte, N.C.
Venable Client ecobee Wins Smart Thermostat Patent Infringement Lawsuit
AnnouncementsVenable LLP client ecobee was the beneficiary of a ruling of Administrative Law Judge Cameron Elliot (of the U.S. International Trade Commission) in an investigation brought by EcoFactor, Inc. against ecobee.
Buchalter Continues Expansion in Salt Lake City
AnnouncementsBuchalter is pleased to announce the additions of four attorneys in Salt Lake City – Shareholder Jason Croft joins as Global Chair of the Patent Procurement and Strategy Practice group and R. Chad Pugh joins as a Shareholder and member of the Litigation Practice group.
How Corporate Law Departments Can Keep Up with Increased Demand for Legal Services Using Advanced Work Management Systems
AnnouncementsCorporate legal departments are getting deluged with requests to support other business functions in addition to their legal obligations. Advanced work management tools can help attorneys better manage legal requests and make data-driven budget, hiring, business and legal decisions.
