Recent developments on the Hong Kong Exchange suggest a potential revival of its IPO market, a movement that could be influenced by the ongoing economic volatility in the United States. During the first quarter of 2025, the Hong Kong market experienced its best quarterly performance since the second quarter of 2021, with fifteen companies collectively…
Kramer Levin has announced the addition of Damian Petrovic as a partner in its corporate department based in New York City. Petrovic brings a wealth of experience, having previously represented private equity funds and their portfolio companies in a range of transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, preferred equity investments, co-invests, and GP stake transactions. His…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has recently expanded its commercial litigation practice by recruiting Jeffrey Makin as a partner in the Salt Lake City office. This strategic move, announced on Monday, signals the firm’s continued investment in strengthening their expertise in commercial litigation. Makin brings a wealth of experience in guiding clients through complex legal challenges…
In a strategic move to bolster its employment practice, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has announced the addition of Cameron Stewart as a partner in their Los Angeles office. Stewart brings a wealth of experience, particularly in the areas of disability and pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination cases. She…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM), a nationwide legal practice, has recently augmented its expertise by appointing Seana Azad as a partner in its environmental and toxic tort division. She will be stationed at the firm’s Walnut Creek, California office. The firm communicated this development earlier this week, emphasizing Azad’s extensive experience in navigating complex legal…
In a notable move, the former general counsel to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced his decision to join the law firm Jenner & Block LLP. He will be taking on the role of co-chair for the firm’s congressional investigations practice, a significant development for both the lawyer and the firm. This appointment is…
In recent developments, Nike is facing a lawsuit filed by NFT purchasers over allegations of an unregistered securities violation and deceptive practices. The plaintiffs claim that the issues might have been viewed differently had the legal action occurred prior to a shift in regulatory policy. This has been highlighted by Nicolle Lafosse, a digital asset…
In a recent development concerning the integrity of California’s bar examinations, fourteen deans from law schools across the state, along with a key state lawmaker, have voiced significant concerns. This follows the revelation that a portion of the February 2025 bar exam questions were crafted using artificial intelligence by ACS Ventures, the psychometric vendor involved….
In a recent ruling, Alan Williams, a 79-year-old retiree from Oregon, has been sentenced to a year in prison following his involvement in a $47 million insider trading scheme. This scheme was orchestrated with Lawrence Billimek, a former trader at Nuveen LLC, now serving a nearly six-year sentence. The operation was detected through a controversial…
A recent string of executive orders issued by the Trump administration has raised eyebrows and stirred controversy within legal circles as a federal judge questions the motives behind these directives. The legal tussle involves prominent law firms such as Jenner & Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale, all of which have been linked, directly or indirectly,…
In a notable deviation from the norm, a small group of Big Law partners are choosing to publicly oppose actions by former President Donald Trump. Traditionally, high-profile legal professionals have opted for quiet dissent, but partners from firms such as Goodwin Procter, Littler Mendelson, Winston & Strawn, and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft are taking a…
Sidley Austin has strengthened its funds practice by recruiting three partners from Weil, Gotshal & Manges in London. This strategic move is led by Edward Gander, the head of Weil’s London private funds group, who is making the transition after more than 13 years with the firm. Joining Gander are partners Peter Boulle and Stephen…
An association consisting of over 700 partners from some of the major American law firms has taken a stand in support of Susman Godfrey in its ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration. The partners, united under the recently formed group Law Firm Partners United (LFPU), have submitted an amicus brief challenging a series of…
A civil rights attorney is set to challenge a recent lawsuit outcome against the law firm Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. The plaintiff, Amos Jones, has announced his intent to appeal a lower court’s dismissal of his case, taking it to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. This development…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently accused Ronen Bar, the head of the country’s domestic security agency, of providing false testimony to Israel’s highest judicial body, the High Court of Justice. This development arises amid ongoing legal tensions between Netanyahu and Bar, particularly surrounding the prime minister’s efforts to remove Bar from his post. Netanyahu…
In the first quarter of 2025, Hong Kong’s IPO market showed signs of resurgence. According to the Hong Kong Exchange, 15 companies collectively raised $2.3 billion through IPOs, marking the best quarterly performance since Q2 of 2021. This revival hints at a potential turning point for Hong Kong following a nearly five-year lull. Legal professionals…
Jerome Brown, a Michigan resident, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison following his involvement in a money laundering scheme that dealt with stolen tax refunds, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday. Brown was also ordered to pay $604,000 in restitution for his role in the operation. The scheme, as…
Pillsbury has announced the addition of David Holland as a partner within its private capital and investment funds practice, further bolstering its expertise in fund formation and strategic investments. Holland, who previously practiced at Kirkland & Ellis, brings a wealth of experience from his focus on early-stage venture fund clients, an area that is increasingly…
Thomas Chou, the Managing Partner at Morrison Foerster in Los Angeles, has shared insights into his journey to leadership within the firm. Chou, who is experienced in EC/VC, private equity, and M&A, emphasized the importance of nurturing institutional goodwill. He observed that many lawyers excel in building their business portfolios yet might overlook the dynamics…
Amanda Copsey has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the firm’s health law group, according to an announcement made by the firm on Monday. This strategic appointment marks Copsey’s transition from her role at the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG), where she served as a legal analyst….
In a strategic move to bolster its business transactions practice, Carlton Fields has announced the addition of Brian Soares as a shareholder in Tampa, Florida. Soares brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having previously served as special counsel in the Office of Mergers and Acquisitions at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of…
Reed Smith, an international law firm, has enhanced its labor and employment group by appointing David Long-Daniels as a partner in their Atlanta office. This appointment was announced early this week, marking a strategic move for Reed Smith in strengthening its capabilities in labor and employment law. Long-Daniels is recognized for his proficiency in handling…
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has strategically bolstered its US restructuring group by hiring Josh Brody as a partner in its New York office. The firm announced the addition on Monday. This move aligns with Cleary Gottlieb’s commitment to enhancing its restructuring capabilities amid growing complexities in financial restructurings globally. Josh Brody brings extensive…
Schulte Roth & Zabel has fortified its finance practice in New York with the recent addition of Joseph Gambino as a partner. The firm revealed this strategic recruitment on Monday. Gambino brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, specializing in advising arrangers and collateral managers within the collateralized loan obligations (CLO) arena. His proficiency…
Jones Day has announced the appointment of Piero Carbone as a partner in its corporate practice in London, marking a strategic addition to the firm’s operations in the UK. Carbone’s expertise lies primarily in handling cross-border corporate transactions, with a specific focus on the private equity sector. This move signals Jones Day’s commitment to strengthening…