White-collar defense and litigation partners throughout Big Law are bracing for potential disruptions to business, as the Trump administration signals changes in enforcement priorities, including through executive orders […]
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 […]
Rupert Murdoch Trust Trial Underscores Lucrative Nature of High-End Private Client Practices
While many squabbles within wealthy families stay out of the press, the Rupert Murdoch trust trial playing out in Reno, Nevada, has gained global attention as the latest […]
People of Bikini Claim ‘No Questions Asked’ Practices Resulted in Trusts’ Depletion
The people of Bikini Atoll—the Pacific island that became a nuclear proving ground in the 1940s—have filed a Court of Chancery suit against a trust fund administrator, alleging […]
Valve Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices — Justia News — August 14, 2024
Four gamers filed a class action lawsuit against Valve Corporation on Friday, August 9, 2024, alleging that Valve’s Steam video game distribution platform utilizes anticompetitive pricing restraints to […]
Cozen O’Connor, Faegre Drinker Add to State AGs Practices
Cozen O’Connor has hired a former Arkansas attorney general who will work out of a new office for the firm in Little Rock, while Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath also added […]
With Investigation Practices in Hot Demand, Shook Launches Group That Emphasizes Government Expertise
More law firms are investing in white-collar defense and investigation practices, adding laterals or creating dedicated practices, amid robust enforcement activity. Shook, Hardy & Bacon, which has traditionally focused […]
Through Merger Talks, Troutman and Locke Lord Seek Market-Leading Position in Several Practices
A merger of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord would instantly create a firm of more than 1,600 lawyers and—firm leaders hope—would put the combined firm in more competitive positions in […]