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The AM Law Daily 

Daily legal news from American Lawyer magazine.
Post Frequency: 9.5/day Last Entry: March 30, 2011 at 21:00:00 Recent Entries: 2659
By American Lawyer
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The Careerist: An Offer They Can't Refuse?
Posted on June 20, 2010McDermott Will & Emery is putting some of its deferred associates on a new, non-partner track. The firm now has discovery attorney positions that pay $77,500 per year, plus benefits and bonus, as Above the Law has reported. What did the handful of lawyers who were switched to this track do to deserve this?
Report: Simmons & Simmons, Mayer Brown Talk Merger
Posted on June 18, 2010A Simmons senior partner has confirmed that the U.K. firm is in "preliminary discussions" over a merger with U.S.-based Mayer Brown, reports Legal Week.
Another Major Nixon Peabody Defection
Posted on June 18, 2010At least 14 partners are headed to Pillsbury.
The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200
Posted on June 18, 2010Arent Fox leads off The Churn with a major expansion to two practices. Meanwhile, the general counsel for the Kentucky Coal Association joins Dinsmore & Shohl, and Sutherland Asbill adds two attorneys to its Atlanta office. Plus: A former circuit court judge joins Gordon & Rees...
Bryan Cave's Cole Weathers Nomination Storm
Posted on June 18, 2010Bryan Cave's James Cole, the Obama administration's nominee for the No. 2 spot at Main Justice, faced some tough questioning from a Congressional committee this week.
Dealmaker of the Week: Michael Weisser of Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Posted on June 18, 2010Weisser shepherded two separate billion-dollar deals to the finish line on consecutive days this past week.
As AgBank Readies Mammoth Listing, Firms Gear Up for More IPOs
Posted on June 18, 2010Davis Polk is advising the Agricultural Bank of China in its effort to raise $23 billion in an IPO that could become the largest public listing in history. Kirkland & Ellis, Pillsbury Winthrop, Weil Gotshal, Willkie Farr, and Wilson Sonsini are just some of the other firms representing clients on the latest round of IPOs.
Did Fried Frank Discriminate Against Older Secretaries?
Posted on June 17, 2010That's the claim in a lawsuit filed this week.
Cautionary Note to Summers: Careful What You Wish For
Posted on June 17, 2010Landing a summer associate gig is one thing; making sure to snag one of the increasingly fewer number of permanent job offers is a different matter entirely. In your quest to succeed in a summer program, don't forget to stop and ask yourself one very important question: do you really want the job?
One Malicious Prosecution Appeal and Two Malpractice Rulings for Am Law 100 Firms
Posted on June 17, 2010It's been a busy week for firms in hot water with disgruntled clients and former adversaries. Duane Morris and Proskauer Rose won rulings or mistrials in two separate malpractice cases, while Manatt Phelps filed a cert petition with the Supreme Court of California over a malicious prosecution suit it's facing from The Franklin Mint.
Drinker Biddle Wins $1.34 Million in Fee Feud with Pepper Hamilton Over Trademark Case
Posted on June 17, 2010Call us jaded, but it takes an especially bitter fight over attorneys' fees to get our attention. This one easily passes the test.
The Careerist: Summer at Skadden
Posted on June 17, 2010What does it take to get your foot in the door at the one firm nearly everyone wants to work at?
Exhale, UBS Account Holders Not Among the Magic 4,450
Posted on June 17, 2010A deal has been struck.
White & Case Globalizes Pro Bono
Posted on June 16, 2010Greed can go global, so why not good works?
Remember That Whole Taylor Bean/Colonial BancGroup Meltdown?
Posted on June 16, 2010Federal investigators certainly do.
The Bankruptcy Files: Madoff Feeder Funds, Troubled Lenders, and CBGB
Posted on June 16, 2010Several firms pop up as creditors in the Chapter 11 filing of the holding company that owns the birthplace of punk rock's name, while Brown Rudnick and Kirkland & Ellis land roles on the latest round of noteworthy bankruptcy filings.
Law Firm at the Center of SEC Revolving Door Investigation
Posted on June 16, 2010But which one is it?
The Careerist: Embracing the Mommy Track
Posted on June 16, 2010How are younger women doing on the work/life balance front?
The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200
Posted on June 16, 2010Akin Gump adds three new partners to domestic and international offices; a member and an of counsel join Dykema in Dallas; and Sonnenschein welcomes a specialist in broadband services. Plus: A member of the Ohio House of Representatives jumps to Dinsmore & Shohl...
As BP Oil Slick Spreads, Firms Follow
Posted on June 16, 2010A new wave of defense-side firms is hoping to clean up over the mess in the Gulf.
Judge Refuses to Toss Fraud Charges Against Quinn Emanuel Over Legal Fees
Posted on June 16, 2010Former Quinn Emanuel client Tele Atlas claims the firm made bogus promises while racking up a $15 million tab in an antitrust case over GPS technology.
Judge Sanctions Paul Weiss, Lowenstein Sandler
Posted on June 16, 2010And the sanction could cost the firms millions.
Bartiromo to SEC Chairman Schapiro: "Having Fun Yet?"
Posted on June 15, 2010CNBC host Maria Bartiromo sat down Monday evening with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro to discuss Schapiro's very busy year-plus as the agency's head, the "flash crash," and secrets to her success.
Obama Taps Fried Frank Partner to Lead Oil Industry Regulatory Reform
Posted on June 15, 2010While he won't officially head the Minerals Management Service, the White House says Michael Bromwich will be in charge of bringing "far-reaching" change to the troubled agency.
Movie Industry Merry-Go-Round: Am Law Firms Queue Up for Hollywood Work
Posted on June 15, 2010A total of nine firms are advising various clients vying for control of two film studios: independent Lions Gate Entertainment and Disney's art house unit Miramax Films.
Skadden Cherry-Picks Clifford Chance Partner in Brussels
Posted on June 15, 2010Competition star Simon Baxter, best-known for the GE/Honeywell non-merger, is shaking up the competitive landscape in competition law.
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How do I get the courts in LA to obey the court order in iowa?
wow. thats hard, I will have to ask my lawyer to friend...
The company I worked for forced me to quit instead of dealing with someone harassing me, what can I do?
Look up CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE...................this looks like what happened t...
I am going through a child support hearing soon and I have a daughter with my ex wife. My new wife has 2 children whom moved to tennessee with her nearly 3 years ago and I provide 80 to 90% of care and support for them d
No you can't the judge is not gonna care if you are paying to take care of ...
Do I have a case against my former employer?
Yes you have a case against them. Walmart just lost a case for several million d...
My job requires me to drive bank deposits up to two times a day using my own vehicle and gas. Although not too far, can should I be receiving compensation? One deposit run is required daily by company policy, but the man
you should be getting a mileage comp. I own my own company and I pay my employee...








