March 2025

Brian Goldberg Joins Buchalter as Litigation Shareholder, Strengthening Atlanta Office Expertise

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Brian Goldberg has officially joined Buchalter as a shareholder in the firm’s Atlanta office, a move that was publicized by the firm on Wednesday. Goldberg’s extensive legal expertise encompasses a broad array of specializations, including complex commercial and business disputes, real estate litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, and creditor-rights litigation. Goldberg is also experienced in lender-liability defense,…

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Erin Prest Joins McCarter & English to Enhance Cybersecurity Expertise in Washington

Pieter Gunst02 mins

McCarter & English has announced the recruitment of Erin Prest as a partner in its cybersecurity team based in Washington. Prest brings experience from her role as deputy general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigative and administrative law branch. Her move is poised to strengthen McCarter’s capabilities in handling cybersecurity, data privacy, and…

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Expansion of Morgan Lewis: SEC Veteran Brandon Figg Joins as Partner to Enhance Structured Transactions Practice

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Morgan Lewis, a prominent global law firm, has announced the recruitment of Brandon Figg as a partner in its structured transactions practice. Figg joins the firm’s Washington office, where he will lend his expertise to financial institutions, issuers, arrangers, and underwriters on matters involving asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, and other complex financing transactions. Figg’s…

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DLA Piper Strengthens Its National Security and Global Trade Practice with Mike Walsh’s Appointment as Partner

Pieter Gunst02 mins

DLA Piper, a global law firm known for its expansive reach, has announced the appointment of Mike Walsh as a partner within its national security and global trade practice. Walsh will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, where his expertise will be crucial in providing strategic advice related to inbound U.S. investment, export…

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Massumi + Consoli Strengthens Los Angeles Presence with Addition of M&A Expert Dov Kogen

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Massumi + Consoli has announced the appointment of Dov Kogen as a partner within its private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice, bolstering its presence in Los Angeles. This strategic addition reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in response to increasing client demand in these areas. Kogen’s legal expertise will be pivotal…

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Dentons Enters Strategic Alliance with Pulse Law to Strengthen Legal Services in Canada’s Tech Hub

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Dentons Canada has entered into a strategic alliance with Pulse Law, a new technology-centered law firm based in Ontario’s Waterloo area. The collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of legal services in Canada’s tech hub by leveraging the strengths of both firms. Pulse Law, established by Todd Bissett and Irena Kramer, caters to SMEs, venture-backed…

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Nicole Castle Joins Vinson & Elkins as Antitrust Partner, Strengthening Firm’s Legal Expertise in New York

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Vinson & Elkins has announced the addition of Nicole Castle as a partner in the firm’s antitrust practice in New York. A seasoned lawyer with a robust background in handling complex antitrust matters, Castle is expected to significantly bolster the firm’s capabilities in this domain. Castle brings with her extensive experience in representing clients in…

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New Hampshire Enacts Controversial Bail Reform Law Amid Growing National Debate

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a significant legislative development, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed House Bill 592 into law, a move she described as halting a “failed reform social experiment.” This newly enacted law revises several aspects of the bail-setting process within the state, specifically targeting the duration for which law enforcement can hold a suspect without…

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Pathway to Partnership: Josephine Young’s Insights on Open-Mindedness and Collaboration in Law

Pieter Gunst01 mins

In the competitive world of law, making partner is a significant milestone that many aspiring legal professionals aim to achieve. Josephine Young, a partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone, emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and vocal to foster better ideas and collaboration. With an impressive career in intellectual property law, Young attributes her…

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Quinn Emanuel Raises Federal Clerkship Bonuses to $175,000 Amid Competitive Legal Recruitment

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, widely recognized for its litigation expertise, has announced a significant increase in clerkship bonuses. The firm confirmed on Wednesday its offer of $175,000 in bonuses for federal clerks. Additionally, an extra $25,000 is available to those who have completed two consecutive qualifying clerkships. This adjustment comes as part of…

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Announces Strategic Withdrawal from Asia as It Shifts Focus to Transatlantic Markets

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced plans to close its offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, effectively ceasing its operations in Asia. The firm cited a strategic shift towards strengthening its transatlantic platform and focusing on selective operations in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and the Middle East. BCLP’s Asian practice has primarily been involved…

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Macfarlanes Enhances Security After Paralegal Misuses Insider Information

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Macfarlanes has bolstered its security measures after a former paralegal repeatedly accessed confidential information concerning the firm’s training contract assessment days. The individual, who was also a prospective trainee, used this insider knowledge to gain an unfair advantage during the recruitment process. This incident, as revealed by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority, has led to…

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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Appoints Former NBCUniversal Legal VP as New Firm Chair

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP has announced a significant leadership shift by appointing a seasoned Los Angeles-based entertainment and intellectual property litigator as the new chair of the firm. The newly appointed chair previously served as vice president of legal at NBCUniversal Television, highlighting a robust background in legal affairs within the entertainment sector. This…

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Supreme Court Examines Federal Authority in FCC v. Consumers’ Research Case

Pieter Gunst03 mins

This Wednesday, attention turns to the United States Supreme Court as it begins to hear arguments in a potentially transformative case: FCC v. Consumers’ Research. Scheduled just after 10 a.m. EDT, the case revolves around a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program designed to subsidize telephone and internet services for schools, libraries, and underserved communities. However,…

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Human Rights Watch Urges Georgian Parliament to Reject Controversial ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a significant pushback against proposed legislative changes in Georgia, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Georgian Parliament to reject the ‘foreign agents’ bill. Hugh Williamson, HRW’s Europe and Central Asia director, warned that if the bill proceeds as planned, it could severely hinder the operations of Georgia’s independent civil society. The proposal…

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The Evolving Challenge of AI: How Punctuation is Shaping Legal Documentation Authenticity

Pieter Gunst02 mins

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, particularly with the widespread use of tools like ChatGPT, even mundane aspects of writing—such as punctuation—are coming under scrutiny. This curiosity emerges from Dave Lee’s exploration of whether our increasing reliance on AI is making us suspicious of authentic writing being mistaken for machine-generated content. A singular…

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Japanese Court Orders Dissolution of Unification Church Over Aggressive Donation Practices

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The Tokyo District Court has mandated the dissolution of the Japanese branch of the Unification Church, often referred to as “moonies”. This decision follows an investigation by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology into the group’s alleged violations of the Japanese Civil Code and Religious Corporations Act, as reported by local media….

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Former Coupang Attorney’s Whistleblower Claim Advances, Highlighting Corporate Accountability Concerns

Pieter Gunst02 mins

In a significant development within the realm of corporate litigation, a former attorney for South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., Philip Smith, has been granted the ability to advance some of his claims against the company. This case, prescient in the broader dialogue surrounding corporate accountability and regulatory compliance, comes amid allegations that Smith identified…

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UK Government Faces High Court Battle Over Fossil Fuel Licenses in Marine Protection Zones

Pieter Gunst01 mins

The UK government finds itself in legal proceedings as the marine conservation charity, Oceana U.K., takes Britain’s Secretary of State for Energy Security to London’s High Court. The dispute centers around the government’s decision to issue multiple fossil fuel exploration licenses. Oceana argues that these licenses were granted unlawfully, threatening marine life in protected regions….

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Slaughter and May Announces Six New Partners in Latest Promotion Round

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Slaughter and May has announced its latest partner promotion round, appointing six new partners effective from May 1. This move comes after last year’s elevation of five individuals to the partner level and ten promotions in 2023. Slaughter and May’s strategic partner promotions span a range of practice areas, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing…

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