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Ropes & Gray splits to create cheaper IP offering for clients
Ropes & Gray is creating a new IP spin-off firm with offices in New York and Silicon Valley utilising some 100 staff lawyers.
Yahoo GC resigns over cybersecurity failures
A report prepared for the Securities and Exchange Commission identified $11 million worth of legal costs associated with a mass hack of Yahoo accounts that took place in 2014.
Faegre Baker Daniels revamps firm management
Faegre Baker Daniels has announced a sweep of new leadership appointments across its offices.
Top 50 US law firms partner charge 40 per cent more than next tier
Partners in the largest 50 firms now command hourly partner rates 40 per cent higher than partners in the second largest tier with M&A partners commanding the largest fees.
African Americans still under-represented at US law firms
African Americans are the most underrepresented minority group among associates and partners at law firms but 2016 was the first year there was any improvement since 2009, according to a nationwide survey.
Linklaters boosts US government risk team with top DOJ hire
The Washington arm of the magic circle firm is targeting regulatory work with the hire of a senior government insider.
California bar exam pass score could be lowered
After decades of California law school graduates being disadvantaged by a minimum passing score on the CA bar exam, set significantly higher than peers in other comparable states, the system is to be investigated.
Boston partners face criminal prosecution over campaign contributions
State campaign finance officials are to ask Attorney General Maura Healey to consider criminal prosecution of partners at Boston's Thornton Law Firm over alleged illegal campaign contributions.
Californian law firm plans an Uber good St Patrick's Day
A Californian legal firm has come up with a novel way of keeping people safe on St Patrick's Day, which it says is one of the deadliest in the country.
Seyfarth Shaw first female partner dies
Barbara Lundergan joined the firm at a time when few women pursued a career in law.
Keep fit while you work with DC law firm
As Venable moves its DC Headquarters to a state-of-the-art building at 600 Massachusetts Avenue, staff will also be getting into shape with treadmill desks in designated open areas.
McDonalds discrimination lawsuit more than a drive-by, rules federal judge
A blind man is taking the fast food giant to court over its policy barring pedestrians from using 'drive-thru' service windows at McDonalds restaurants.
Trump 'traitor' comments could scupper trial
Lawyers for US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl have asked an Army appeals court to dismiss charges against their client, saying that President Donald Trump's public description of him as a 'traitor' has made a fair trial impossible.
Retired judged to be honoured for 45 years as civil rights champion
Retired Chief Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Herbert Phipps is to be honoured at a special event on March 16 by the Albany office of the Georgia Legal Services Program.
On Norton Rose merger day nine partners depart for Baker Botts
Nine Norton Rose partners have joined Baker Botts in Houston on the same day their firm revealed a merger with Chadbourne & Parke.
LeClairRyan opens Chicago office
LeClairRyan has expanded into Illinois, opening an office in Chicago.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Chadbourne & Parke to merge
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is to merge with New York-based Chadbourne & Parke.
Judge rules that company reporting on business debt cannot use shield law
A Manhattan Supreme Court Justice has ruled that company's may not use New York's Shield Law to protect against the disclosure of confidential sources when providing information about distressed businesses to high-end institutional subscribers.
Exploding phones deal brutal blow to Samsung's reputation
The company has plummeted from 7th to 49th in a recent US brand reputation survey, following the $5 billion global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
Attorney General speaks out against tribal gaming ban bill
An Attorney General has critisised legislation seeking to ban lucrative video gaming at tribal casinos in Idaho which she says would bring the tribes to their knees.