In a recent legal decision, a founding partner of a trusts and estates law firm faced a setback in his attempt to compel the firm to notify thousands of clients about his departure. The North Carolina Business Court ruled against the lawyer, finding that he did not demonstrate irreparable harm, a necessary element to support…
In a tense legal battle unfolding in North Carolina, a former partner from a trusts and estates law firm is pressing for the firm to notify approximately 2,000 clients about his departure. This demand has led to a protracted dispute, now occupying the attention of the North Carolina Business Court. According to recent reports, the…
ArentFox Schiff, a prominent Washington DC-based law firm, has strategically expanded its operations in the Midwest by acquiring trusts and estates attorney Roger Bley from Gould & Ratner. The move aims to bolster ArentFox’s capabilities in Chicago, a key market for legal services. This development is a part of ArentFox’s broader strategy to strengthen its…
In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to enhancing its Trusts and Estates practice, Buchalter has announced the hiring of two prominent legal professionals in their Los Angeles office. Lindsay Glasgow and Robert Van Duzer, both seasoned experts in the field, are set to bring their extensive expertise to the firm. This development comes…
The Johnny Cash Trust has initiated legal action against The Coca-Cola Company, alleging that the beverage giant used a sound-alike of the late musician Johnny Cash in its advertising without proper authorization. The lawsuit leverages recent legislation designed to protect celebrities from unauthorized AI-generated likenesses and sound reproductions. The case emerged from court filings that…
Michele M. Mulrooney, a prominent partner and Co-Chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s National Private Wealth Group, passed away on September 1, 2025, following an electric bicycle accident in Aspen, Colorado. She was 64 years old. Mulrooney was a founding member of Willkie’s Los Angeles office and played a pivotal role in its growth…
Boston-based law firm Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP has expanded its national presence by opening offices in California and Hawaii through strategic combinations with trusts and estates boutiques. This expansion also includes the addition of attorneys in New York, marking the firm’s most significant growth in its 146-year history. In California, Nutter has integrated the…
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has appointed Jillian Merns as a partner and co-head of its trusts and estates practice in New York. Merns, previously a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, brings extensive experience in estate planning and administration for high-net-worth individuals and families. At Willkie Farr, Merns was recognized for her work…
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has announced the hiring of Jillian Merns, a former Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner, to co-head its Trusts and Estates practice. Merns, who spent nearly 14 years at Willkie, will bring her extensive experience to her new role at Davis Polk. This move comes amid a period of notable exits…
Moss & Barnett, a prominent law firm based in Minneapolis, has announced the addition of April King to their team. Specializing as a trusts and estates attorney, King brings a robust portfolio of expertise to the firm. Her practice areas encompass a wide array of services, including probate and trust administration, estate and incapacity planning,…
In a significant development within the legal sector, Fennemore Craig, categorized in the Second Hundred, has announced its merger with the Arizona labor and employment firm BurnsBarton. This strategic move, effective June 2, aims to nearly double the number of Phoenix-based lawyers in Fennemore’s employment and labor practice. After the merger, the combined firm will…
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has announced the addition of Jared Whalen as a partner in its Houston office, strengthening the firm’s tax, employee benefits, and trusts and estates practice group. Whalen transitions to Sheppard Mullin from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a move that marks the strategic enhancement of the firm’s capabilities in advising…
Bradley has announced the addition of Charles Callahan III as a partner in its tax and trusts and estates practice groups, based in their Tampa, Florida office. This move, reported by Bloomberg Law, highlights Callahan’s expertise in various important legal domains, crucial for clients navigating complex financial landscapes. Callahan’s practice is diverse and comprehensive, focusing…
In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) liability litigation, Akerman LLP has recently bolstered its ranks by acquiring a team of litigators from a boutique firm based in Fort Lauderdale. This acquisition underscores the growing importance of AI-related legal disputes and the increasing demand for specialized expertise in the legal…
Fredrikson has expanded its expertise in tax and business matters by welcoming Jonathan Landon as a shareholder. Landon, bringing a wealth of experience to the role, will operate within the business and tax planning, trusts and estates, as well as nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations groups. The announcement came on Friday, marking a significant addition to…
Fredrikson has announced the recruitment of Erika Stein as an officer in its trusts and estates and business and tax planning groups. This move is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in these areas, which are crucial for estate planning and related legal services. Fredrikson revealed this appointment on Monday. Stein brings a wealth of…
Greenspoon Marder, a legal firm renowned for its robust presence in Florida, has announced it is entering into a “strategic alliance” with the New York-based law firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron (DHC). The collaboration aims to bolster the firms’ capacities and outreach in the New York region. This development, as shared by a Greenspoon Marder…
In a strategic expansion move, international law firm Withers has announced the addition of the boutique firm Hoffman Sabban & Watenmaker to its Los Angeles office. This integration, revealed by Withers on Monday, brings on board a team of eight specialized attorneys renowned for their expertise in trusts and estates. The acquisition reflects Withers’ ongoing…
Katherine Oswald has been appointed as a partner at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, joining the firm’s Chicago branch. Her role will encompass contributions across the wealth and succession planning, trust and estate litigation, and tax advisory services sectors. Oswald’s practice is distinguished by a focus on estate planning, as well as the administration and…
The Rupert Murdoch trust trial currently unfolding in Reno, Nevada, highlights the lucrative yet complex nature of high-end private client practices. As the media empire builder’s children battle for control over his extensive holdings, this high-profile case sheds light on how trusts and estates disputes can generate significant legal work. However, this practice area can…
Rubin and Rudman has expanded its trusts and estates group in Boston by bringing on Debra Rahmin Silberstein and Michael Bannister as partners, the firm announced Thursday. Silberstein specializes in family philanthropic planning, tax, and elder law matters, with a focus on assisting families in planning for the needs of their children or relatives with…
Womble Bond Dickinson has strengthened its Trusts and Estates division in Charlotte, N.C., with the addition of Carl King as a new partner, as announced by the firm Friday. King brings a wealth of experience in providing legal counsel on trusts and estates, advising on a range of tax-saving strategies, including disclaimers, tax elections, and…
The rollout of the “NextGen” bar exam, scheduled for 2026, has drummed up a combination of confusion, concern, and apprehension among law students and educators. The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), the nonprofit organization responsible for the test, has yet to provide comprehensive details on various aspects of the new exam, including costs, scoring,…
A litigation financier’s involvement in the battle over the late Saudi businessman Osama Ismail Abudawood’s multibillion-dollar estate serves as a cautionary tale for those investing in family disputes. UK-based Therium Capital, seeing an opportunity for a sizeable return, funded Abudawood’s wife and daughter in their legal battle against his brothers over the family estate. This…
Thomas Olson is joining Loeb & Loeb as a trusts and estates partner in its Chicago office, expanding the firm’s specialized capabilities in this arena. Olson comes to Loeb & Loeb from McDermott Will & Emery, bringing with him an extensive background in advising high net worth individuals and families on various estate planning, tax…