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Judge reprimands BP for wasting court time
One of the law firms representing BP over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 has provoked a reprimand by the presiding judge who said that the oli company used a tactic that 'would not be appropriate for a college term paper'.
Trial lawyer donates $50 million to US law school
A top Philadelphia lawyer has made one of the biggest donations ever to a law school.
Dewey defendants argue lack of criminal intent
Lawyers representing former Dewey & LeBoeuf senior executives have argued that charges should be dismissed as there was a lack of criminal intent.
Kirkland apologises to chief judge over Detroit bankruptcy
Kirkland & Ellis has apologised to two mediators, including the chief judge of the Eastern District of Michigan, for 'any unfounded aspersions' they may have cast.
Former Xerox GC sentenced for attempted murder
John Michael Farren has been sentenced to 15 years in prison over the attempted murder of his wife who was a partner at Skadden.
Morgan Lewis in innovative training collaboration with JP Morgan
The two are working together to develop lawyers with corporate experience.
Patton Boggs founding partner dies
Patton Boggs senior partner Thomas Boggs has died at his home in Washington.
Former US Dept of Commerce GC joins Sidleys
Sidley Austin has recruited a former top government lawyer to join its privacy and data practice.
Paul Hastings uses IT to shrink office space by 25pc
Paul Hastings in Manhattan is moving to an office 25% smaller even though it is continuing to recruit more lawyers.
US law firm rate rises kept to 3.7pc in 2013
Law departments are winning the battle over rates with law firms as increases are pegged at half their pre-recession levels, according to Datacert/TyMetrix and CEB.
Locke Lord in merger talks with Edwards Wildman
The two top 100 US law firms have drawn up a letter of intent for the deal which is on the cards for early 2015.
Suspended lawyer blames golf and holidays
A New Jersey lawyer who has been suspended for three months has blamed a lifestyle of golf and holidays for making him neglect his files.
Cross-border business challenges top ACC annnual agenda
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) will highlight compliance, cross-border data protection, international negotiations and attorney-client privilege, among other business and legal issues at its annual meeting next month.
Top female firm closes in US
A firm known for having a majority of female shareholders and lawyers has closed in Toledo, Ohio after 45 years.
US legal sector reaches five year peak
The US legal sector now accounts for 1.139m people - the highest peak it has reached since February 2009.
Duane Morris partner elected to ACG board
Duane Morris partner Richard Jaffe has been elected vice chair of the Association for Corporate Growth's (ACG) Global Board of Directors.
Fraud charges reinstated against Cahill Gordon over asbestos case
International firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, one of the most profitable in the US, is facing charges of fraud and fraud concealment after a federal appeals court reinstated the charges.
BP faces up to $18 billion additional penalties over Deepwater oil spill
The company has been found 'grossly negligent' over its role in the Gulf oil disaster which saw 11 rig workers lose their lives.
Squire Patton Boggs IP lawyers depart for Porzio
IP chair Scott Chambers is amongst the departures from Squire Patton Boggs.
Shattering the glass ceiling
Women have come a long way in law but there is still room for improvement with 11 per cent of the largest US law firms having no women on governing committees.