Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has retained Los Angeles trial lawyer Carney Shegerian for his lawsuit against Elon Musk and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Lemon claims that Musk reneged on a content deal that would have paid him $1.5 million annually to produce videos exclusively for X. The agreement was reportedly canceled following a March interview during which Lemon questioned Musk about his drug use and political views. For additional details, you can read more on The New York Times.
In another significant development, law firm Spencer Fane has expanded its operations into Santa Fe, New Mexico, after merging with Montgomery & Andrews, a firm comprising 11 lawyers. This merger is expected to boost Spencer Fane’s annual revenue by at least $5 million, adding seven partners, two counsel, and two associates to its roster. More information can be found on Law.com.
Additionally, Sidley has announced the opening of a new office in San Diego, marking its fifth location in California. The firm already has offices in Century City, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. This expansion aims to bolster Sidley’s capabilities in global finance, life sciences, and technology sectors. For more information, visit the Sidley official announcement.
Lateral moves are also making headlines. Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman has joined Skadden as a partner in the mergers and acquisitions group and head of shareholder engagement and activism, transitioning from Olshan Frome Wolosky. Stacie Hartman has moved to Morgan Lewis to become part of the firm’s investment management and disputes practice in Chicago. Philip Radlanski has joined Greenberg Traurig Germany as a partner in the data protection practice, coming from Morrison Foerster. Jeremy Leggate has joined Paul Weiss as an investment funds partner in its UK office, departing from Kirkland & Ellis. Brian Israel has left Arnold & Porter to join Paul Hastings as a partner and co-head of the firm’s environmental litigation practice. Finally, Kelly Terribile has moved to K&L Gates as a partner in corporate practice, transitioning from Greenberg Traurig, while Brian Carey and Erik Schulwolf have left Foley Hoag to join Hogan Lovells as part of its health team, and Amanda Kujda has joined Phelps as a partner focusing on energy and casualty insurers in Houston. For comprehensive updates, check Bloomberg Law.