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Littler Launches Diversity & Inclusion Compensation Initiative
AnnouncementLittler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to unveil its latest initiative to foster diversity and inclusion within the firm.
Duane Morris Receives Excellence in Diversity Award from the California Lawyers Association
AnnouncementDuane Morris Receives Excellence in Diversity Award from the California Lawyers Association
Greensfelder Chief Diversity Officer Christopher Pickett Named Among Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2021 ‘Law Firm Leaders’
AnnouncementGreensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., Chief Diversity Officer Christopher A. Pickett has been named one of Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2021 “Law Firm Leaders” in its annual Missouri Lawyers Awards.
Insurance Lawyer’s Alleged Ripoff Scheme
NewsThe Florida Bar has filed its fourth complaint against Miami-Dade County attorney Scot Strems, alleging that Strems and the Strems Law Firm (SLF) engaged in a pattern of duplicitous behavior and subterfuge to enroll property owners into legal services.
Billion-Dollar Biglaw Firm to Make True-Up Payments for Cut Salary
NewsDespite $1,035,000,000 in gross revenue last year Squire Patton Boggs instituted COVID-19 austerity measures.
The Fresh Market Appoints General Counsel
NewsThe Fresh Market Inc. has named Carlos Clark SVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. In his new role, Clark will report to CEO Jason Potter.
Lawmakers Debate One-Year Delay on Controversial Energy Law Rather Than Repeal
InsightsState lawmakers are considering pausing for a year an energy law at the center of an alleged $60-million bribery case rather than repealing it.
Completion of Construction Did Not Render Suit for Violation of Public Bidding Laws Moot
InsightsA claim that a contract for construction of a school violated public bidding requirements did not become moot after construction was completed because effective relief — in the form of disgorgement of public funds paid to the contractor — was still available in plaintiff’s taxpayer action.
Written Change Order Requirements in Construction Contracts May be Waived
InsightsA frequent topic of dispute in litigation involving construction projects is whether a subcontractor is entitled to payment for work it performs outside its contractual scope of work—often referred to as ‘extra work’ or ‘change order work’—without obtaining a signed written change order to perform the work.
Netflix Sued by Activision for Poaching CFO
InsightsNetflix is facing another executive poaching lawsuit, this time from gaming giant Activision Blizzard over the departure of CFO Spencer Neumann.
Dickinson Wright Expands to Chicago Via Acquisition
NewsDetroit-based Dickinson Wright is opening a Chicago office in the new year through the acquisition of Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis.
New Book Explains Recent Developments in Data Protection Law and Practice
AnnouncementThe fifth edition of ‘Data Protection Law and Practice’, written by Rosemary Jay, Hunton Andrews Kurth senior consultant attorney, has been published by Sweet & Maxwell.
Hogan Lovells adds leading corporate litigator Courtney Devon Taylor
AnnouncementGlobal law firm Hogan Lovells announced that Courtney Devon Taylor has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment practice in Philadelphia and New York. Taylor joins the firm from Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, where she was vice-chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice Group.
Three Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of Who’s Who Legal: Life Sciences
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partners Lindsey C. Boney IV, Tripp Haston and Lela M. Hollabaugh have been named listed in the Product Liability chapter of the 2021 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Life Sciences.
Successfully Manage Contracts in a Remote World
WebinarThe Contract Logix team will be hosting a webinar on Best Practices to Successfully Manage Contracts in a Remote World.
Geoffrey S. Berman Joins Fried Frank to Lead Fried Frank’s White Collar Practice
NewsFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Geoffrey S. Berman, former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has joined as head of the White Collar Defense, Regulatory Enforcement & Investigations Practice and member of the Firm’s Governance Committee.
These 7 Larger Law Firms Got the $10M Maximum in Coronavirus Pandemic Loans
NewsSeven of the nation’s 200 top-grossing law firms received the maximum $10 million loan in the paycheck protection program.
Salesforce Names Chief Legal Officer Amy Weaver as CFO
NewsAmy Weaver, president and chief legal officer at Salesforce.com Inc., will become chief financial officer of the company on Feb. 1.
Davis Polk Comes Out On Top As 2020’s Biglaw Bonus Champion
NewsDavis Polk really raised the bar on special bonuses, offering associates up to $40,000 based on class year in recognition of their hard work throughout the pandemic.
In Era of Remote Engagement, Actionable Guidance Remains Crucial in Law Firm Communications, New Study Finds
NewsIn Era of Remote Engagement, Actionable Guidance Remains Crucial in Law Firm Communications, New Study Finds
