In a notable move within the European legal market, Sergey Alekhin has transitioned from his position as counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s Paris office to join the partnership at ELWI, the Russian spin-off of Latham & Watkins. Alekhin’s move to ELWI, bringing along two colleagues, marks a significant lateral shift in the landscape of…
If you’ve been tuned into the legal sector recently, there’s significant buzz about buyers of legal services signaling their dissatisfaction with traditional law firm models. In a recent commentary, James Turoff, General Counsel at Hershey Company, shared insights on this shifting landscape, shedding light on how both in-house counsel and law firms can navigate these…
International law firm Ashurst has strengthened its real estate practice with the addition of Alexandra Peace, a real estate partner from Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Peace specializes in property capital transactions, development, and general commercial property. Her expertise includes advising on complex structuring, development, acquisition, and leasing matters across office, industrial, and retail sub-sectors….
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. The Harris-Walz campaign has hired former Sidley Austin associate and Department of Homeland Security official Brenda Abdelall to lead outreach to Arab American voters, who hold sway in key swing states like Michigan. The…
Business Court Judge Grant Dorfman recently highlighted his transition from the Texas attorney general’s office to his role as in-house counsel for energy technology company Nabors Industries. His tenure at Nabors, where he became intimately acquainted with complex corporate disputes, played a pivotal role in advocating for a new business court venue in Texas. For…
In the domain of intellectual property and patent litigation, the pathway to first-chair roles for women IP lawyers lies in effective communication rather than displaying swagger or adopting a “lawyerly” tone. Winning corporate clients’ trust involves clear, realistic communication, and owning mistakes while avoiding sugarcoating bad news. Of particular importance, according to LinkedIn IP head…
This past week, Disney’s legal team found themselves in the spotlight for reasons they likely would have preferred to avoid. In a controversial move, Disney attorneys initially argued that a free trial to Disney+ obligated plaintiffs in a wrongful death lawsuit to enter forced arbitration, effectively removing the case from the courts. The approach quickly…
Jeremiah Allison has spent most of his life dreaming about making it in the National Football League—his hometown Minnesota Vikings in particular. Now he has finally achieved that dream, though not in the way he originally envisioned. The former linebacker has joined the Vikings as an associate counsel, several years after attempting to make the…
In-house investigations counsel have been closely examining the Department of Justice’s new corporate whistleblower awards pilot program. Effective from August 1, this three-year initiative reaffirms the DOJ’s commitment to curbing corporate crime but introduces complexities to fundamental internal probes. The pilot focuses on domestic corruption and health-care fraud involving private insurers, placing in-house counsel at…
Above the Law is once again calling on in-house attorneys to contribute to their annual compensation report, and this year’s data collection for the 2024 report is now underway. If you are an in-house counsel, your participation by taking this brief survey will be invaluable. The insights gathered from these surveys are crucial for compiling…
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) recent $76 billion broadcast deal with The Walt Disney Co., Comcast Corp., and Amazon.com Inc. has underscored the pivotal role its in-house legal team plays in navigating the intricacies of multi-tiered media transactions. As media rights deals form the cornerstone of the league’s revenue, the expertise of in-house counsel, experienced…
While law firms may assume that alumni who transition to in-house roles will rely on their former firms for legal services, recent findings suggest otherwise. Above the Law surveyed more than 500 in-house attorneys to better understand their criteria for selecting outside counsel, revealing that prior affiliation with a firm ranks low on the list….
The allure of becoming a partner in Biglaw firms is waning, especially among newer generations of lawyers. This shift is highlighted in a survey conducted by Major, Lindsey & Africa, revealing that a smaller percentage of associates express a desire to make partner at their firms compared to previous generations. While millennials’ interest in partnership…
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. Peter Rutledge, the dean of the University of Georgia School of Law, will join Morris, Manning & Martin’s litigation practice in Atlanta on a part-time basis as senior counsel before transitioning to a full-time…
Frank Magnanimo has joined Fisher Phillips as an employment litigation partner in the firm’s Woodland Hills, California office, the firm [announced](https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/fisher-phillips-bolsters-employment-litigation-team-in-southern-california-with-new-partner.html) on Tuesday. Magnanimo’s expertise spans representation in hearings before various governmental agencies, including the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
The Justice Department is directing considerable resources towards reclaiming funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that were either wrongly obtained or forgiven without proper grounds. As a result, businesses that had their PPP loans forgiven might find themselves implicated in a False Claims Act (FCA) investigation. This could lead to penalties amounting to three…
While legal operations teams remain crucial assets within corporate structures, a new report from Axiom unveils significant challenges in their collaboration with in-house legal counsel. The survey, which included 200 legal operations professionals, indicated that a substantial 83% experienced budget increases over the past year. However, this financial optimism starkly contrasts with views from general…
Practical Guide for LL.M. Students Are you an LL.M. student dreaming of making your mark in the U.S. legal market? Navigating this journey can feel like a maze, but fear not! Drawing inspiration from the incredible journey of Flavia Naves, a dual-trained attorney from Brazil and the U.S., here are some actionable tips to help…
Live Nation Legal News Live Nation is currently informing a New York federal judge that none of its in-house counsel can comply with the stringent access rules to highly confidential documents in the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing antitrust trial against the company. As previously indicated, the live events company maintains that no in-house attorneys…
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. A former Yale Law School classmate and friend of Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) made public emails and texts from Vance, in which the Republican vice presidential candidate said he “hate[s] the police” and called…
A New York federal judge imposed new restrictions on Live Nation’s in-house counsel, limiting their access to documents and testimonies from witnesses provided by its competitors in the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit. The new constraints tighten a recently established two-tiered system following concerns raised by said competitors. For more detailed information, visit the…
A kidney care company has requested a federal judge dismiss a lawsuit from a former in-house counsel, who alleges she was terminated for raising concerns over breaches of federal anti-kickback statutes. In another significant development, a study revealed that proposed public country-by-country tax reporting rules, which Australia’s Senate is slated to review next month, would…
Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. Retired Kirkland & Ellis partner Richard Porter confirms he was the unidentified “senior citizen” who confronted Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) at the Republican National Convention Tuesday after Gaetz was seen yelling at former House…
In the competitive landscape of Biglaw, securing the top spot as a client service ‘All-Star’ is no small feat. According to the Mad Clientist blog of BTI Consulting Group, certain attorneys have distinguished themselves as the most sought-after for their client service capabilities in 2024. This ranking provides a unique view into which legal professionals…
AAA API Launch The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has announced the release of a series of application programming interfaces (APIs) aimed at refining case administration for parties handling multiple arbitration cases. The new APIs will facilitate the sending and receiving of documents, filing of new cases, and tracking of case-related activities. In response to potential…