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Greenberg Traurig Says Court Order Concerns One County in Florida

Summary: The law firm of Greenberg Traurig, which is representing court clerks in Florida, said that the court ruling on same-sex…

Wiley Rein to Purchase McBee Strategic by End of 2014

Summary: Wiley Rein is working to purchase McBee Strategic in a deal that should close before the end of 2014.  It…

James Hurst Shakes Legal World by Leaving Winston Strawn

Summary: Rainmaking lawyer James Hurst leaves one large Chicago firm for another. You know you’ve hit that sweet spot in…

Foley & Lardner Welcomes Stephen A. Aschettino to New York Office

Summary: Stephen A. Aschettino has left the firm he co-founded to join the New York office of Foley & Lardner LLP…

James Hurst Moves to Kirkland & Ellis from Winston & Strawn

Summary: Kirkland & Ellis has announced that James Hurst has joined the law firm in Chicago from Winston & Strawn.  Kirkland…

Quinn Emanuel Elects 11 New Partners Across the Globe

Summary: The law firm of Quinn Emanuel has announced that it has elected 11 new partners to its partnership.  The law…

Howrey LLP Creditors In Line for Pay Day

Summary: The bankruptcy case involving defunct law firm Howrey LLP is making strides as two settlement agreements were reached last week. …

Bonuses at Big Law Firms on the Rise Once Again

Summary: As bonus season arrives in biglaw, many lawyers are seeing their bonus amounts return to levels seen in previous years. …

Perkins Coie and DLA Piper Announce New Additions to Their Firms

Summary: The law firms of DLA Piper and Perkins Coie made major announcements on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday morning, the law…

Lateral Moves for the Week of December 1st

Summary: A host of lateral moves were announced on Monday morning and this post highlights them.  Four law firms announced additions…

Law Firms in Texas Fighting for Investors in Mexico

Summary: Law firms in the state of Texas are experiencing a major business boom due to the changing energy sector in…

Sheila Bair Joins DLA Piper from the FDIC

Summary: Sheila Bair, the former chairwoman of the FDIC, has joined the law firm of DLA Piper in Washington.  The former…