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Last Entry: March 30, 2011 at 21:00:00

Who Are The Top Plaintiffs' Lawyers?

Posted on October 07, 2010
Two lawyers from Shook, Hardy & Bacon have surveyed defense counsel, in-house attorneys, and individuals involved in the civil justice reform movement to put together a list of America's most formidable trial lawyers.

Akin Partner on Doomed Orrick Merger: "Like Picking Up a Baseball Team Just to Get a Shortstop"

Posted on October 07, 2010
Ouch.

With Relish: Steptoe's Burger Battle Continues

Posted on October 07, 2010
The firm's standoff with a Washington, D.C., burger joint went to trial this week. Yes, it's really happening.

The Private Equity-Bank-Government Nexus Continues to Be On Fire

Posted on October 07, 2010
It's Wachtell and Reed Smith on the latest deal.

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Nelson Mullins Merges With Boston IP Boutique

Posted on October 07, 2010
Lahive & Cockfield, an 19-lawyer IP boutique based in Boston, has agreed to be absorbed by Am Law 200 firm Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. The merger gives Lahive's lawyers national reach and expands the Nelson Mullins's IP practice.

Can You Be a Lawyer and Also be Happy?

Posted on October 07, 2010
And if you're going to be a lawyer, does happiness even matter? And if happiness is one of your goals, what kind of lawyer should you be?

Turns Out You Can't Claim Hooker Visits as Deductions

Posted on October 07, 2010
Nope.

Anti-Gay Funeral Protesters Hit the Supreme Court

Posted on October 06, 2010
The high court hit one of the marquee cases of the term early.

The Careerist: Money (That's What I Want)!

Posted on October 06, 2010
The best things in life are free. Except for job satisfaction.

Vinson Lands Work on $1.3 Billion in Energy Deals

Posted on October 06, 2010
The firm's been busy recently with work on two major airline mergers. But V&E's bread and butter still comes from the high-volume energy practice.

J&J Takes Control of Crucell for $2.4 Billion

Posted on October 06, 2010
Allen & Overy, Cleary Gottlieb, Cravath, and Weil Gotshal had a piece of the deal initially announced in mid-September. There could be some bumps along the way to closing.

On New Associate Models and Associates as Day Laborers

Posted on October 06, 2010
What are they? Do they work?

Debevoise, Freshfields Lead on AIA IPO

Posted on October 06, 2010
The highly anticipated offering of the Asian division of bailed out insurance giant AIG is expected to raise up to $14.9 billion.

Shearman Leads Red Sox Into Premier League

Posted on October 06, 2010
Can John Lackey play soccer?

Sidley Snags Role on GE's $3 Billion Dresser Buy

Posted on October 06, 2010
General Electric announced on Wednesday that it would acquire privately held infrastructure and energy services company Dresser for $3 billion. Sidley and Latham, firms with long-standing ties to both companies, advised on the deal.

Wachtell, O'Melveny, Weil Produce $1.2B Spanish Language TV Deal

Posted on October 05, 2010
A rocky relationship in recent years has now given way to a happier union.

The Careerist: Don't Forget to Shower

Posted on October 05, 2010
What is it that gets the unemployed lawyers of the world up and about each day?

The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200

Posted on October 05, 2010
SNR Denton announces five new partner arrivals just five days after formally launching; Willkie Farr adds three litigation attorneys in New York; and two new partners join Chadbourne & Parke in New York. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements and news releases to thechurn@alm...

Law Firm Layoff Train Stops at Husch Blackwell

Posted on October 05, 2010
Layoffs at Am Law 200 firms may have slowed from their frenetic pace of a year ago, but they haven't stopped altogether. The latest blip on the job-loss radar: Husch Blackwell, a Kansas City, Mo.?based firm that let go of nearly 20 under-performing lawyers last month.

Proskauer Elects Its Youngest-Ever Chair

Posted on October 05, 2010
And it's someone who nicely represents the firm's sweet spot at the crossroads of labor, sports, and finance.

Goodwin, Allen & Overy Lead on Hancock Tower Sale

Posted on October 05, 2010
Boston's back, baby!

Akin Gump, Cleary Advise on $21.5 Billion Telecom Tie-Up

Posted on October 05, 2010
Russia's second-largest mobile phone operator is closing in on a merger to create the world's fifth-largest mobile carrier by number of subscribers.

Summer Associates Survey 2010: Chill in the Air

Posted on October 05, 2010
Smaller classes, shorter stints, and slimmer job prospects made it hard for this summer's associates to completely enjoy their time in the sun.

Paul Weiss Fights Nasty Allegations Against Prudential, Plaintiffs Firm

Posted on October 05, 2010
Only in New Jersey.

The Rajaratnam Madness Begins With Concerns About...Akin?

Posted on October 05, 2010
This one promises to be fun.

LETTER FROM LONDON: Orrick's Urge to Merge

Posted on October 04, 2010
Orrick is in merger talks with yet another firm. It's time to make one stick.

TARP Ends and Treasury Hires 13 Firms to Run What Remains

Posted on October 04, 2010
The Troubled Asset Relief Program officially expired on October 3, but 13 law firms led by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft have been awarded government legal services contracts that caps the cost to taxpayers at $100 million.

MasterCard, Visa Settle Antitrust Claims

Posted on October 04, 2010
The Justice Department today reached a settlement with the two companies, but no such agreement was reached with American Express.

The Careerist: Just How Much Do Firms Care About Morale?

Posted on October 04, 2010
Enough to start holding partners accountable for associates' job satisfaction? Probably not.

Kilpatrick Stockton Adds 10-Lawyer California Office via Merger

Posted on October 04, 2010
Kilpatrick Stockton and Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes announced Monday that the two firms will merge, with Atlanta-based Kilpatrick netting ten attorneys, adding its first California office and beefing up its construction and infrastructure development practices in the process

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