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New York State Attorney General Letitia James is emerging as a potential contender for the New York City mayoral race, with top Democrats advocating for her candidacy in the event Mayor Eric Adams vacates his position before the end of his term. James has not confirmed her intention to run but also has not refuted the speculations, indicating a possibility for future political maneuvering.
For additional details, please refer to the New York Post.
The Florida Bar has responded to Hurricane Helene by activating its disciplinary hotline to address concerns about potential professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers in the post-storm environment. This initiative aims to safeguard the integrity of legal practices and protect residents from opportunistic behaviors during vulnerable times.
More on this can be found at The Florida Bar.
Meanwhile, George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is facing significant financial challenges, projecting a loss of $38.3 million by fiscal year 2025. Initial reports indicate an 18.4% increase in fall enrollment from 2023, though the total headcount remains significantly lower than previous years, posing strategic and budgetary concerns for the institution.
Detailed analysis is available at Higher Ed Dive.
Laterals, Moves, In-House
- Pim van Leersum joined Jones Day as a partner in its financial markets practice in Amsterdam.
- Joseph Glatt joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a partner in its corporate department.
- Dr. J. Jekkie Kim joined WilmerHale as a life sciences partner in Palo Alto, Calif.
- John Bender joined K&L Gates as partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice in Seattle.
- Kelly Hagedorn has joined Alston & Bird as a partner in its privacy, cyber and data strategy team in London.
- Jonathan Meyer rejoined Sheppard Mullin as a partner in its governmental practice.
- Derek Cohen joined Baker Botts as partner in its litigation department in New York.
- Harris Kay joined Jenner & Block in its financial litigation practice in Chicago.
- Retired Lieutenant General Stuart Risch joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in its business litigation practice.
- Alison Ballard joined Buchalter as a shareholder in its litigation practice group in Atlanta.
- Alex Bafi joined Hughes Hubbard & Reed as a partner in its securities and capital markets group in Paris.
- Joyce Cowan joined Massumi + Consoli as a partner.
- Michael Aluko joined Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner in its financial services and regulation practice in New York.
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