Dewey & LeBoeuf Lays Off 30 Administrative Staffers
The ABA Journal has confirmed with Dewey & LeBoeuf that the firm laid off 30 administrative staff members today. These…
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K&L Gates Bolsters London Corporate Practice
K & L Gates has added a pair of partners to its corporate practice in London. Carl L. Liederman joins…
Greenberg Traurig Defends Quick Firing of Alleged Thief
Greenberg Traurig’s firing of attorney Mark McCombs last week, which came just one day after he was arrested for allegedly…
Arent Fox Names Mark Katz New Chairman
Real estate attorney Mark Katz has been named the new chairman for Arent Fox. He takes over for Marc Fleischaker,…
Weil Gotshal Weathers Down Economy
Gross revenue was virtually unchanged and profits per partner increased slightly on a year-over-year basis at Weil, Gotshal & Manges…
Even Dozen Earn Promotions at Squire Sanders
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey announced Monday that a dozen lawyers have been promoted within its worldwide network. The promotions include…
Supreme Court to Review Westboro Baptist Case
The Supreme Court announced today that it will review the case of Snyder V. Phelps. Anti-gay protesters led by Fred…
Chief Justice Roberts to Speak at the University of Alabama
As reported in the school’s newspaper and by WSFA NBC, Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court will…
Support Grows for Department of Justice
As reported here last week, a group calling itself ‘Keep America Safe’ has taken issue with the Department of Justice…
Cravath Gains Favorable Ruling in Conflict of Interest Case
Cravath, Swaine & Moore will be allowed to represent Air Products and Chemicals in its attempted takeover of rival Airgas…
Former New Jersey Official Joins Cozen O’Connor
Karen J. Kominsky, who has held several high-profile positions in the New Jersey public sector, has joined Cozen O’Connor as…
Greenberg Traurig Partner Charged in $1 Million Theft
Local success story and Greenberg Traurig partner Mark J. McCombs has been charged with stealing more than $1 million in…