Judge Shows Ardor to Whistle-Blowers in Fidelity Case
A Federal Judge in Boston has ruled that mutual fund companies are subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act just as other…
Legal News
Cha Ching! Weil Gotshal Earning Big Money in Lehman Case
Weil, Gotshal & Manges bills Lehman Brothers up to $1,000 an hour for its role as the company’s lead bankruptcy…
California D.A’s Say ‘No’ to Liu Nomination
The nomination of UC Berkeley law professor Goodwin Liu to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has drawn plenty…
Former Arnold Porter Partner Gets Probation For Tax Scheme
Former Arnold & Porter partner Peter Cinquegrani, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and tax-evasion charges in September 2008, was sentenced Monday…
Ogletree Deakins Opening New Office in Minneapolis
Ogletree Deakins is opening a new office in Minneapolis April 1 with three new shareholders. The new office will be…
Paperless and Proud
Derek K. Yu’s San Mateo, CA based law firm has not only gone paperless, but as of March 30, Mr.…
It’s recess time!
Article II Section 2 of the US Constitution reads "The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that…
Law Firm Hirings & Firings
Recent laterals and layoffs in the legal sector: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz has added Kevin A. Stine as…
Four More Partners Leave Ruden McClosky
The exodus from Ruden McClosky continues. Four more partners have left the firm’s Miami office, dropping the number of attorneys…
National Law Journal Names Decade’s Most Influential Lawyers
The editors of The National Law Journal have identified 40 attorneys in 12 legal areas in its list of “The…
Minnesota Law Firm Uncovers Documents Linking Pope to Sex Scandal
In a not so stunning development, Minnesota law firm Jeff Anderson and Associates has announced that they have discovered documents showing…
DLA Piper Places its Flag in Turkey
Reports out of Turkey indicate DLA Piper is placing a stake in the Middle East country with a new office.…