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Former U.S. Attorney, Department of Homeland Security GC Joe D. Whitley Joins Womble Bond Dickinson
AnnouncementsProminent white collar and investigations attorney Joe D. Whitley has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as a partner in the Business Litigation practice group.
Why this BigLaw Firm is Embracing an Augmented Automation Solution for Clients
NewsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced last month that it had teamed up with Workiva Inc. to create an application that automates the S-1 form that companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Norsk Titanium Names Gail A. Balcerzak General Counsel
NewsOfficials with Norsk Titanium, the industry leader in additive manufacturing of aerospace-grade titanium components, announced today that Gail A. Balcerzak has joined the company as General Counsel. Balcerzak
XPO Settles 2 California Worker Classification Cases for Nearly $30M
NewsXPO has settled a pair of worker classification cases in California that will pay out close to $30 million to a group of almost 800 drivers. The settlement documents were filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central
McGeorge Law Says Trial Lawyer’s $25 Mln Gift Will Expand Access
NewsThe University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law on Tuesday announced a $30 million influx of cash, thanks to a deep-pocketed donor and university funds, with most of the money earmarked for student scholarships.
Top Biglaw Firm Plans to Bring Associates Back to the Office 1-2 Days Per Week, Starting in November
NewsBiglaw firms’ thoughts on the return to the office in our post pandemic world continue to evolve. While some firms have simply canceled previously scheduled reopenings without announcing a future target date,
Nordson Corporation Names Jennifer McDonough as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
NewsNordson Corporation NASDAQ: NDS today announced that Jennifer L. McDonough has been named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective November 1, 2021. Reporting to President
7-Eleven to Pay $98 Million to Settle Class Actions Brought by Franchisees
NewsIn August, 7-Eleven Stores agreed to pay $98 million to settle two class actions filed against it in the Federal Court of Australia by franchisees. The applicants in the class actions alleged that 7-Eleven had engaged in
Reid Collins Announces $300 Million Settlement in Renren Derivative Litigation Benefitting Minority Shareholders
NewsLitigation powerhouse Reid Collins & Tsai LLP today announced the terms of a direct pay cash settlement totaling at least $300 million and resolving the Derivative Litigation. The aggregate cash payment to Renren’s
Hanzo Webinar – Three Things You Need To Know About Slack’s New Legal Hold
AnnouncementsTune in to learn how legal and IT can use Slack’s new legal hold within the Discovery API to govern Slack data, and meet preservation obligations.
Stinson’s Commitment to Equity & Inclusion Recognized with 2021 Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus
AnnouncementsStinson LLP proudly announces its certification under the Mansfield 4.0 Rule, the fourth round of certification under the Mansfield Rule, which focuses on diversity in leadership and helps create systemic change to foster long-term inclusion and equity in our workplaces. The certification recognizes firms that not only consider candidate pools made up of at least 30% women, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities but have also achieved at least 30% representation in a substantial number of their leadership roles and committees.
Hogan Lovells hires financial regulatory partner Eoin O’Connor to head Dublin office
AnnouncementsGlobal law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the hire of financial regulatory lawyer Eoin O’Connor as a partner to its Global Regulatory practice and as Dublin Office Managing Partner.
Clayton Bailey Named Benchmark Litigation Star
AnnouncementsTexas trial and appellate lawyer Clayton Bailey, co-founder of Bailey Brauer PLLC, is recognized as a Litigation Star in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation.
Turner Padget Shareholder William “Ed” Lawson Admitted To American College Of Trial Lawyers
AnnouncementsTurner Padget is pleased to announce that Shareholder William “Ed” Lawson has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
Steptoe Expands International Trade and Regulatory Compliance Practice in Brussels with Four-Lawyer Team
AnnouncementsSteptoe adds new four-lawyer team to Brussels office in move to expand International Trade and Regulatory Compliance practice group.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Partner Lee Marshall Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
AnnouncementsLee Marshall, a partner and Global Department Leader – Litigation & Investigations at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in San Francisco, California, has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
Quarles & Brady Welcomes New Class of Partners
AnnouncementsQuarles & Brady LLP, a national multidisciplinary law firm, today announced 11 attorneys have been elected partners, effective October 1.
Steptoe Adds UK and EU Chemicals & Environmental Lawyer Simon Tilling to Brussels and London Offices
AnnouncementsSteptoe hires new partner to UK and EU offices: Simon Tilling. Tilling joins the firm’s Chemicals and Life Sciences group.
Quarles & Brady Welcomes New Class of Partners
AnnouncementsQuarles & Brady LLP, a national multidisciplinary law firm, today announced 11 attorneys have been elected partners, effective October 1.
QUARLES & BRADY WELCOMES NEW CLASS OF PARTNERS
AnnouncementsQuarles & Brady LLP, a national multidisciplinary law firm, today announced 11 attorneys have been elected partners, effective October 1.
