DLA Piper Promotes Two as Part of Succession Plan
Megafirm DLA Piper has promoted two partners to the office of chair. According to multiple reports, Roger Meltzer in New…
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Thompson Hine’s Zimmer Named ABA Committee Co-Chair
Thompson Hine LLP of counsel Michael J. Zimmer was named co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Carbon Trading and…
NLJ Survey Highlights Tough Economic Climate
The National Law Journal Survey of Law Firm Economics showed staffing ratios at small and mid-sized U.S. law firms in 2009…
Laid Off Employees In Louisiana Sue Over Job Loss
Laid off employees in Louisiana have filed a law suit over Governor Jindal’s changes to the Louisiana Civil Service Commission’s…
How Were Small And Mid-Sized Firms Hit By The Recession?
An upcoming study of small and mid-sized law firms will demonstrate how the recession has affected their response to the…
Mia Farrow Testifies In ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial; Contradicts Supermodel’s Testimony
The war crimes trial featuring infamous British supermodel Naomi Campell can add another famous name to its list of celebrities.…
Kagan’s Big Weekend
The Associated Press reports Elena Kagan will be sworn in as the Supreme Court’s 112th justice on Saturday and will…
Seyfarth Shaw Boosts Employment Practice on Both Coasts
Seyfarth Shaw has added a pair of partners to its labor and employment practice. In New York, Marjorie R. Culver…
Kagan Confirmed As 112th Supreme Court Justice
Elena Kagan was confirmed to the Supreme Court Thursday by a 63-37 vote in the U.S. Senate. Kagan becomes the…
Latham Adds Laterals in D.C., Houston
Latham & Watkins announced it has added lateral partners to its offices in Washington D.C. and Houston. Joining the firm…
Fisher & Phillips Lawyers Named ‘Best in America’
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that three attorneys from its Portland, Ore. office have been selected by their peers…
Carlton Fields Again Tops Vault Diversity Rankings
For the second year in a row, Carlton Fields ranked No. 1 in the category of Overall Diversity in the…