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Simpson Thacher, Davis Polk Advise Ashurst-Perkins Coie Merger Talks

Fri, 2025-11-21 14:38

The New York firms have been carving out a niche in advising on major law firm mergers.

       

Sullivan & Cromwell Partner to Interview SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton at Upcoming Bar Event

Fri, 2025-11-21 14:24

Clayton is scheduled to be interviewed by Sullivan & Cromwell partner James McDonald, a former colleague now representing President Donald Trump in his attempt to overturn his criminal conviction. Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will also speak at the International White Collar Crime Symposium hosted by the New York City Bar Association.

       

Davis Polk, White & Case, Debevoise, Baker Botts Match Associate Bonus Market Scales

Fri, 2025-11-21 14:20

As of Friday afternoon, Milbank has yet to reveal its year-end bonus scale.

       

The Week in Data Nov. 21: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Fri, 2025-11-21 13:52

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the Global 30 EU 2025 rankings.

       

Harvard Law Professor Placed on Probation, Pays Restitution for Shooting Incident

Fri, 2025-11-21 13:47

Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a former visiting law professor at Harvard Law School, was arrested on Oct. 1 after firing a BB/pellet gun near the Temple Beth Zion during its late Kol Nidre service.

       

Google Foes Seek Judge's Recusal Over Undisclosed Ties to Tech Giant's Litigation Chief

Fri, 2025-11-21 12:50

Judge Haywood Gilliam Jr. and Google's Cassandra Knight became friends in law school. He later officiated her wedding, and she traveled from Europe to attend and speak at his investiture.

       

'High-Pressure Sales Tactics': Tennessee Attorneys Go After Nationwide PI Firm for 'Case Running'

Fri, 2025-11-21 10:46

Under Tennessee law, attorneys aren't allowed to solicit accident victims within 30 days of a wreck, but one personal injury attorney started receiving multiple phone calls within 48 hours of his accident.

       

Live from GCC East with Shawn Naunton

Fri, 2025-11-21 10:31

Shawn Naunton joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.

       

Live from GCC East with Laura Belmont

Fri, 2025-11-21 10:29

Laura Belmont joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.

       

Two Senior Ashurst Partners Leave for Baker McKenzie Days After Perkins Coie Merger Deal

Fri, 2025-11-21 09:32

The duo, both longstanding leaders in capital markets, will join Baker McKenzie's London office in the New Year.

       

5th Circuit Judge Ho, Once Again, Tops List of Most Prolific Writers of Dissents, Concurrences

Fri, 2025-11-21 07:44

The study looked at the number of dissents and concurrences written by each federal judge under age 55 who was active between January 2023 and December 2024.

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Clifford Chance to Cut 10% of London Business Services Roles

Fri, 2025-11-21 06:11

The firm has been investing in non-London based cheaper legal hubs, including the opening of a new hub in Warsaw.

       

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