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Fenwick & West sets sights on New York
The California law firm well known as a trusted advisor to large social media corporates such as Facebook and rising tech stars like BuzzFeed has announced that it will be launching an office in New York.
Clyde & Co unveils first Miami office
The firm's long-held desire to set up shop in Miami has finally come to fruition through the acquisition of local litigation boutique Thornton Davis Fein.
AmLaw 200 took a hit in 2015
The American Lawyer's annual ranking of US law firms by revenue and profits per partner showed that in 2015 revenue dropped by an average of 3.2 percent and profits flattened for firms ranked 101-200.
Katten Muchin Rosenman picks new chairman
The Chicago-based firm has chosen a new chairman as long-serving leader Vincent Sergi prepares to step down.
New York attorney receives 5 years' imprisonment for Ponzi scheme
'I don't want anyone here to think that lawyers are like this. It's just me.'
Trump sidesteps Big Law for SCOTUS picks
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate and business mogul Donald Trump has shunned big names and popular favourites in his list of 11 SCOTUS picks.
Davis Polk and Wachtell land lead roles in Pfizer acquisition
Davis Polk & Wardwell and Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz have won the lead roles on Pfizer's $5.2bn (£3.61bn) purchase of Anacor, shortly after the pharma giant abandoned its deal with Allergan.
Law firm files lawsuit over anonymous online trashing
A California trial attorney and his law firm have filed a defamation lawsuit against 25 'John Doe' commenters who gave the firm scathing reviews online, including one commenter who likened working at the firm to 'psychological torture.'
George Mason Law professors declare support for Scalia name change
The law faculty at George Mason University are backing the effort to rename the university's law school after late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, despite strong opposition elsewhere on campus.
Revenues and hourly rates both up at US firms
Fresh data from Citi Private Bank has placed revenue growth at US law firms at its strongest level since 2008.
Head of IACC has ties to Alibaba
An investigation has found that the president of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, which saw a string of high profile defections after e-commerce giant Alibaba's admission, owns stock in the company and has ties to an Alibaba VP.
Recreational marijuana industry faces flagship wrongful death lawsuit
Two marijuana companies are being sued over the death of a woman in Denver in what appears to be the first wrongful death lawsuit to hit the burgeoning recreational marijuana industry.
Jones Day to close during Republican National Convention
The US firm will shutter its Cleveland office for the duration of the four-day Republican National Convention in July, with violent protests anticipated by police.
Lawyer may miss becoming a judge due to 20 cents
A lawyer in Florida may not become a judge after paying just 20 cents too little for the candidate “qualifying fee.”
Chinese firm takes big step towards “Going Global” with US expansion
Leading PRC law firm Zhong Lun has expanded its reach in line with its “Going Global” strategy by becoming the Chinese firm with the most extensive US presence.
Firm sues former partners
A Southern California-based law firm specialising in workers compensation defense has sued four ex-partners, claiming that they used working hours and the firm's resources to plan the launch of a competing practice.
ABA revisits non-lawyer owner debate
The American Bar Association is once more looking at whether it change the rules relating to non-lawyer owners and this time may see a different answer.
Lee Sporn wins Lifetime Achievement Award
As part of the team which built Michael Kors, Mr Sporn was at the forefront of many initiatives in the fashion legal world.
Kirkland & Ellis management embrace coping classes
The Chicago law firm has embarked on a yoga, meditation and wellness training programme.
Survey shows 'explosive' use of litigation financing
According to a survey from litigation funder Burford Capital, litigation finance is seeing explosive growth and continuing evolution.