Morgan Lewis Brings on Team from Bingham McCutchen
Morgan Lewis has brought on five partners and six associates from Bingham McCutchen's banking & leveraged finance group, including a…
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Fates to Be Decided for Clifford Chance Litigation Associates
We have been reporting on the saga of Clifford Chance's US litigation practice. Group head Mark Kirsch jumped ship to…
Update: Judge Agrees with Judge that Judges Need More Money
Two weeks ago, we reported that New York State's Appellate Division had ruled, giving lawmakers 90 days to adjust judicial…
Gibson Dunn to Launch Brazilian Office
Gibson Dunn will open a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the next few weeks. The office will consist…
Morning News Roundup for Wednesday
Good morning! Here are the top stories: K&L Gates has snagged a four-lawyer team from the Berlin office of Freshfields...…
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt to Hold Layoffs, Cut Salaries
Blawgs are reporting that Portland, Oregon's Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt will cut associate salaries and hold layoffs of support staff.…
Dallas Attorneys Found New Firm
Three noted Dallas attorneys have founded their own firm, Reyes Bartolomei Browne. Angel Reyes III, Luis Bartolomei, Spencer Browne and…
Lane Neave Opens Second Office; Will Hire 15
Christchurch, New Zealand law firm Lane Neave has opened an office in Queenstown. It is the firm's first major expansion…
Simpson Thacher in Midst of Major Layoffs
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is holding widespread, unannounced layoffs at its New York City headquarters, causing considerable confusion and consternation…
Rumor: Cravath Holds Stealth Layoffs, Cuts 25 Associates
Blawgs are reporting that Cravath has been holding stealth layoffs of associates since December 2008, letting 25 lawyers go for…
Greenberg Traurig Launches London Office [Update]
Greenberg Traurig has launched a London office, a new UK firm called Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP. Paul Maher joins from…
K&L Gates Poaches German Team from Freshfields
K&L Gates has snagged a four-lawyer team from the Berlin office of Freshfields. Partner Ludwig Hausmann joins the Berlin office…