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Morning Roundup

Good morning!  Today is Thursday, February 18, and here's a quick look back at yesterday's headlines... Citizens are nearly united…

Citizens Oppose U.S. Supreme Court Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court seems to have gotten one wrong, at least when it comes to the court of public opinion.…

Kilpatrick Stockton Nabs Two From Winston & Strawn

Kilpatrick Stockton has added two partners to its financial institutions team. Paul S. Pilecki and Michael A. Mancusi will be…

Justice at Work

The Department of Justice and its federal brethren unsealed a pair of indictments Wednesday that merit interest. First, in New York,…

Recession Causing Fewer to Make Partner

It’s probably not a surprise that making partner has proven a more difficult task during the current recession. Not wanting…

Revenue Down, Profits Up at Latham Watkins

While gross revenue at Latham & Watkins decreased five percent to $1.821 billion in 2009, profit-per-partner managed to rise by…

Littler Mendelson, Ogletree Deakins Moving Chicago Offices

A pair of biglaw labor firms are moving their Chicago offices. Littler Mendelson P.C . is  moving to a 36,000 square-foot…

Robert Half Legal Poll Shows Bankruptcy, Foreclosure as Areas for Future Growth

The Robert Half Legal poll, a survey developed by Robert Half Legal, was recently conducted by an independent research firm.…

Recession Hits the Jury Pool

Readers of our page have seen numerous posts on the effect the recession has had on the court system around…

Allen & Overy Adds Partner from White & Case

White & Case, which has already had 13 partners depart for Latham & Watkins this year, has lost an additional…

Couple Awarded Full Recovery for Investment Losses; Sister Victimized by Stockbroker Brother

Following a claim filed by the law firm of securities fraud attorney Mark A. Tepper, a former school teacher and…

Lincoln Fabrics Will Pay $4 Million to Settle Lawsuit Linking Controversial Fiber to Defective Bulletproof Vests

The Canadian based company, Lincoln Fabrics, will pay $4 million to settle a lawsuit with the U.S. government over its…