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Mayer Brown Welcomes Vincent Sum to Hong Kong Office

Summary: The law firm of Mayer Brown JSM has announced that Vincent Sum has joined the firm in its Hong Kong…

Greenberg Traurig Opens New Office in Tokyo

Summary: The law firm of Greenberg Traurig has announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan.  Greenberg Traurig, LLP…

Paul Sprenger, Great Lawyer and Philanthropist, Dies at 74

Summary: Paul Sprenger, a ground-breaking lawyer who fought sexual discrimination, has died after having worked an inspiring career. Along with…

Lionel Sawyer Closes its Doors on New Year’s Day

Summary: Lionel Sawyer & Collins will cease to exist as of New Year's Day as 19 of its attorneys, including co-founder…

Another Deal Reached in Howrey Bankruptcy Case

Summary: Howrey LLP has struck another deal in its bankruptcy case, this time with Wiley Rein.  Allan Diamond has struck another…

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Sued by Former Attorney

Summary: The law firm of Cleary Gottlieb has been sued by a former project attorney, Lyle Silva, who is representing himself…

Skadden Assumes Top Spot for M&A Deals in 2014

Summary: Skadden has moved back into the top spot for mergers and acquisitions in 2014 after finishing seventh in 2013.  Skadden,…

Host of Top 100 Firms Representing Caesars in Restructuring

Summary: There are five top 100 law firms representing Caesars in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.  On Monday, Caesars Entertainment Corporation…

Polsinelli Will Move into New Chicago Tower

Summary: Law Firm Polsinelli will be moving into a new 53-story tower by the Chicago River. According to Chicago Business,…

Prominent New York Attorney, Husband Charged with Wire Fraud

Summary: Keila Ravelo and her husband, Melvin Feliz, have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud after creating two…

Dentons Donates $500,000 to Detroit Firefighters

Summary: Dentons donates half million to Detroit Fire Department. Dentons, the international law firm that represented Detroit’s retirees during the…

Binder & Binder Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Summary: The national law firm of Binder & Binder has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  One of the more recognizable law…