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Dee J Kelly Foundation gives $1.25mn gift to GW Law which hits $1bn fund-raising target
The Dee J Kelly Foundation, named after Dee Kelly Sr JD, a graduate of Texas Christian University and George Washington University Law School, has given GW Law a $1.25 million gift.
DLA Piper expands Southern Californian operation
The firm has joined forces with Liner which has strong links in real estate and entertainment.
Clark Hill expands footprint on west coast
US firms Clark Hill and Morris Polich & Purdy have merged with the new firm now known as Clark Hill.
Trump appoints Hogan Lovells partner as special counsel
President Donald Trump has appointed Ty Cobb - former federal prosecutor and partner in the investigations practice of Hogan Lovells in Washington, DC - as White House special counsel.
Winston confirms 10 partner swoop on McDermott Will & Emery
Winston & Strawn has confirmed its mass hire of McDermott Will & Emery employment partners.
Legal departments do not trust law firms on billing
Law firms are not consistent on billing with few following guidelines and questions over quality, say clients.
Cooley woos leading technology partner team from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich
Cooley has boosted its emerging and public companies practices in New York and Washington with the arrival of four prominent partners from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
US consumer agency seeks to ban mandatory arbitration
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is moving to ban mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer agreements in order to make it easier for people to take part in class action lawsuits.
Trump's choice for FBI director netted $9.2m from law firm
President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director earned $9.2 million last year from his law firm King & Spalding and is expected to net millions more when he leaves.
Winston & Strawn finally finds Dallas home
Chicago-headquartered Winston & Strawn has found its Dallas office following months of searching since the company annouced its expansion plans in February.
Reed Smith boosts energy group with high profile new hires
Reed Smith has hired Colette D Honorable, former commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Regina Y Speed-Bost, Chair of Schiff Hardin's Energy Group adding further weight to its Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) practice.
McDermott Will & Emery in 10 partner exit storm
The team are heading for Winston & Strawn following management disagreements, according to reports.
John McAfee and Intel settle legal action
John McAfee, who is perhaps best known for the anti-virus software bearing his surname, has settled legal action with technology giant Intel over the commercial use of his name.
Latham real estate partner embroiled in Manhattan dog wars dispute
A Latham & Watkins real estate partner is vigorously defending her pitbull which is in danger of being evicted by the condo board - with her lawyer citing possible 'dog racism'.
Law firms face major financial risk as client data not secure in many firms
With security breaches suffered by many law firms, the loss of valuable client secrets could cost law firms dearly.
Mayer Brown not liable for paralegal mistake on $1.5 bn loan
A New York judge found that the firm did not owe a duty of case to third parties.
Chevron demands $32m legal fees from Ecuadorian villagers
The company has had a win in the US Supreme Court but still faces litigation in other jurisdictions.
American Bar Association launches national Homeless Youth Legal Network
The ABA has launched the Homeless Youth Legal Network to efforts to help address the legal needs of the nearly eight per cent of US youths which researchers say have experienced living on the streets.
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig welcomes new Chief Operating officer
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig has hired DeAnna Burke, PMI certified Project Management Professional and formerly project manager with an international Fortune 100 company as the firm's new Chief Operating Officer.
Nixon Peabody gives over office space to LGBTQ startups
Global law firm Nixon Peabody has dedicated the lower level of its San Francisco office to an R&D incubator focused on advancing and supporting startups led by LGBTQ founders.