Chicago Alderman Charged in Alleged Extortion to Get Business for His Law Firm
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The complaint details alderman Edward Burke’s repeated attempts to pressure the executives of a Texas company into hiring his law firm, Klafter & Burke.
Federal Courts Run Out of Cash Next Friday. Here’s What Happens Then
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During the shutdown, the system can spend money left over from fees and other sources to run through Jan. 11.
Nissan Ex-Chairman to Get a Day in Court Almost Two Months After Shock Arrest
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Carlos Ghosn has been indicted by Japanese prosecutors on allegations of under-reporting his compensation, according to Bloomberg.
Webinar: 2019 Top Ten Predictions for Legal Compliance
Webinar, Jan. 17, 2019
NAVEX Global will present a complimentary webinar titled “Top 10 Compliance Trends for 2019” on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time (1 p.m. Eastern).
Munck Wilson Mandala Opens LA Office
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Munck Wilson Mandala, with three offices in Texas, and The Hecker Law Group of California have joined forces to create a larger law firm with a Los Angeles office, the firm announced.
Trial Attorney Dick Sayles Joins Bradley Law Firm to Open Dallas Office
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Texas trial attorney Richard A. “Dick” Sayles has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to lead the firm’s new Dallas office.
Miller & Chevalier Announces Howlett as New Member in Tax Practice
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Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced the election of Andrew L. Howlett as Member in the Tax Practice.
Freeborn Elevates Ryan Blackney, Elizabeth Janczak and Tina Wills to Partner
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Freeborn & Peters LLP announced that the firm has elevated Chicago attorneys Ryan W. Blackney, Elizabeth L. Janczak and Tina Wills to income partners.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Adds Andrew G. May to Partnership in Litigation Practice Group
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Andrew G. May, previously an associate of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, has been promoted to partner at Neal Gerber Eisenberg.
Blank Rome Bolsters Adds Terrence Everett in Los Angeles Office
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Terrence A. Everett has joined Blank Rome LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate, M&A, and Securities group in the Los Angeles office.
Perkins Coie Announces 2019 Partner Class
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Perkins Coie announced that 27 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner.
Michael Best Strategies Adds Brian Taffora as a Principal in Wisconsin
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Michael Best Strategies announced that Brian Taffora has joined the firm as a principal in the Wisconsin office.
Arent Fox Expands San Francisco Office with Addition of Kay & Merkle Team
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Arent Fox LLP announced the addition of seven lawyers from Kay & Merkle, a San Francisco-based commercial, real estate, automotive, and litigation firm with deep ties in the Bay Area.
Lowenstein Sandler Elects Seven to Partnership
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Lowenstein Sandler has elected seven attorneys to partner, beginning at the start of this year. These elevations include Lesley Adamo, Dmitry Andreev, Mark Kurzweil, James O’Grady, Eileen Overbaugh, Peter Slocum, and Julie Levinson Werner (more details on their practices below).
Stewart Law Group Will Host DYOB Workshop With Kate Burda & Co.
Event, Jan. 22, 2019
Stewart Law Group will host a complimentary D.Y.O.B (Drive Your Own Business) workshop on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 with Kate Burda & Co. focused on helping women-owned businesses succeed.
Sidley Adds M&A Dealmaker John H. Butler in New York
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Sidley Austin LLP announced that John H. Butler has joined the firm as a partner in New York and will be a member of its global M&A and Private Equity practice.
Hogan Lovells Adds David Walsh to Antitrust and M&A Practice in Boston
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Former IBM Vice President and Assistant General Counsel David Walsh has joined Hogan Lovells’ Boston office as senior counsel.
Farrell Fritz Promotes Jaclene L. D’Agostino and Darren A. Pascarella to Counsel
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Farrell Fritz announced the promotions of Jaclene L. D’Agostino and Darren A. Pascarella to Counsel effective January 1, 2019.
FisherBroyles Adds Health & Pharmacy Law Partner Janna King in Houston
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Janna King has joined FisherBroyles, LLP as a partner in the firm’s Houston office and Health & Pharmacy Law practice group.
How to Find the Best Law Schools For In-House Jobs
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Aspiring in-house lawyers should choose law schools located in major metropolitan areas with an abundance of corporate headquarters and a plethora of in-house legal externship and internship options, one expert advises.
