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Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, April 7, and here's a look back at yesterday's news... Quarles & Brady snag…

Judge Kicks Up Dust in 9/11 Case

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York rejected a settlement between  9/11 workers and their employers.  The settlement which…

Employment Lawsuit Has Lady Gaga Crying Foul

Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, has been hit with a lawsuit by her former boyfriend and business…

Governor Paterson Turns To Former Spitzer Lawyer Theodore V. Wells Jr.

The New York Times is reporting that Governor David Paterson has turned to lawyer Theodore V. Wells for legal assistance. …

Revenue and Profits Increase at Cahill

Cahill Gordon & Reindel report that in 2009 the firm saw increases in revenue and profits. Gross revenue increased more…

Andrew Lorin Joins Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP announced that Andrew J. Lorin will be joining the firm’s insurance practice in downtown New…

Obama Nominates Five U.S. Attorneys

President Barack Obama named five nominees for U.S. Attorney in Louisiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and New York on January 20.…

Congressman Wants Military Trial for Alledged Bomber

The leading Republican on the House Committee on Homeland Security says that the Nigerian man, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, accused of…

Musings on a Slow Day

Unless you've been living in a cave, you know by now that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be tried in New…

WARN Filing: Wolf Block Dissolution Affected 428

Wolf Block laid off 428 workers when it dissolved -- and no, this isn't a repeat from March. The law…

William Fry Lays Off 17, Cuts Pay

Dublin law firm William Fry has made 17 staff redundant, and implemented pay cuts of up to 10%. The firm,…

Fulbright and Jaworski Add Two Partners

Two corporate lawyers recognized for representing private equity and venture capital funds, investment banks and Fortune 500 companies in a…