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US drugmaker Viatris appoints in-house pharma veteran as next CLO

Matthew Maletta replaces Brian Romano, who is leaving the company after more than 20 years

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Baker McKenzie cites AI as it prepares to cut business services roles

Hundreds of staff could be affected following review of business professional functions

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US Postal Service promotes deputy GC as long-time legal head retires

Keith Weidner replaces Thomas Marshall, who is leaving after more than three decades with USPS

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Morrison Foerster opens in Seattle with 15-partner Perkins Coie litigation team

Move coincides with McGuireWoods’ Seattle launch with team from Perkins Coie ahead of latter's merger with Ashurst

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McGuireWoods debuts in Seattle with nine-partner Perkins Coie team

Departure of commercial and product liability disputes team follows Perkins Coie’s deal to merge with UK-based Ashurst

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Karp stands down as Paul Weiss chairman after Epstein emails

Dealmaker Scott Barshay takes the helm after emails reveal extent of Brad Karp’s ties with convicted sex offender

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Skadden, Gibson Dunn advise on Devon Energy’s merger with Coterra Energy

Tie-up will create one of world’s largest shale operators, with a combined value of around $58bn

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Stanley Black & Decker appoints Carrier CLO as next legal head

Francesca Campbell replaces Janet Link, who left to join JM Family Enterprises late last year

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Reed Smith promotes 29 to partnership in biggest round since 2023

US accounts for majority of promotions, completed by four in London and one in Singapore

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Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing partners greenlight £1.2bn merger

Combined firm expected to launch in May 2026 following ‘decisive’ votes in favour by both firms’ partnerships

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Eversheds Sutherland’s US arm posts record revenue in 2025

Revenue rose 9.2% to $503m, the first time turnover has surpassed half a billion dollars

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Workplace misconduct often overlooked if top performers, leaders are involved – study

TalentLMS survey says 25% of misconduct goes unreported in US due to retaliation fears, mistrust in reporting process

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US firms see revenue grow in 2025 driven by rising billing rates and demand – study

Wells Fargo report shows pace of growth edged up 12.6% overall, with top 50 firms rising 13.3%

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Paul Hastings hires fund finance teams from Haynes Boone, Cadwalader to open in Charlotte

New partners include Holly Loftis, Aleksandra Kopec, Mark Nesdill and Danyeale Chung

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Luxury wine-maker The Duckhorn Portfolio hires CLO from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Adam Copley will replace interim GC Catherine Sullivan, who returns to deputy GC role

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