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January 15, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Begins 2025 With Boston Laterals and Deals

Law firm leaders and industry experts have lately pointed to Boston as an area ripe for investment.

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September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid 'Robust Demand' for Enforcement Counsel

Weil, Milbank and Mayer Brown have recruited former Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and SEC enforcement and litigation officials in Washington.

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September 4, 2024 | National Law Journal

Weil Recruits Longtime FTC Merger Enforcer

Mark Seidman served as the lead government enforcer for transactions in the grocery, retail, consumer products and health care services industries.

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April 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

In Talc DQ Hearing, Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield Testifies: 'It Never Crossed My Mind'

Andy Birchfield, of Beasley Allen, took the stand on Wednesday to fend off Johnson & Johnson's allegations that he breached his ethical duties by working with one of its former lawyers to come up with a proposed $19 billion talc settlement.

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February 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Continues Recruiting From Weil, Adding NY Firm's Privacy Chair

Randi Singer's move is the latest chapter in the talent battle between Sidley and Weil. Sidley has lured at least four other Weil partners in the last year.

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October 30, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Apparel Wholesaler With an Eye on Sustainability Hires Legal Chief

"With her as our chief legal officer, our team, business, vendors and customers will all benefit," S&S Activewear CEO Fred Meyers said of Alaina Brooks' hiring.

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October 4, 2023 | Law.com

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Why Did an Appeals Court Reverse a $223M Talc Verdict? Lawsuits Ramp Up Over Recalled Electric Skateboard

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September 15, 2023 | Litigation Daily

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout Outs

When a $1 billion, top 20 all-time securities settlement is among the runners-up, you know it's been a crazy week.

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September 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Adds Sidley Energy, Infrastructure Partner in Houston

Like many Big Law firms with Texas offices, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is expanding its energy and infrastructure team because the industry sector is busy.

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August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Cravath Public Company M&A Partner Heads to Latham

Andrew Elken had been at Cravath since beginning his legal career in 2009.

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