FireAid has retained major law firm Latham & Watkins to review its grantmaking process amid a growing furor about the distribution of $100 million raised during the all-star […]
17 AGs Sue Trump Administration for Withholding EV Charging Station Funds
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 17 attorneys general on Wednesday in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding billions in congressionally approved […]
Illicit Funds Hit Record High in ‘24
Sanctions-related cryptocurrency activity hit new highs in 2024, with sanctioned jurisdictions and entities receiving a record share of illicit funds, increasing the need for a robust legal and […]
NY Lateral Partner Moves Spike, Especially in PE and Funds Practices
New York lateral partner hires in Am Law 50 and Magic Circle firms have grown substantially in 2024, with an uptick in moves in investment funds, private equity and other […]
John Budetti, Paul Hastings’ Investment Funds Chair, Departs After 18 Months
John Budetti, the prominent funds partner hired by Paul Hastings from Kirkland & Ellis in April 2023, has left the firm. Budetti had joined Paul Hastings last year […]
Fraudsters Impersonate Law Firm to Steal $300K in Settlement Funds
Fraudsters Impersonate Law Firm to Steal $300K in Settlement Funds | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/26/fraudsters-impersonate-law-firm-to-steal-300k-in-settlement-funds/ (Credit: JustSuper/Adobe Stock) NEWS Scammers allegedly sent a “spoofed” email, masquerading as […]
Paul Hastings London Funds Partner Exits to Morgan Lewis
Paul Hastings London Funds Partner Exits to Morgan Lewis | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/15/paul-hastings-london-funds-partner-exits-to-morgan-lewis-292-187165/ Ted Craig, Morgan Lewis. Courtesy Photo. NEWS Despite the exit, Paul Hastings has […]
Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, one of the most active law firms in speaking out on social and civil rights matters, has founded the Center to Combat Hate, […]
Simpson Thacher Plans Boston Office, Hires Skadden Funds Partner
Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett is planning to open a Boston office, the firm said Wednesday, with the hiring of Kenneth Burdon, a registered funds partner from Skadden, Arps, […]