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McDermott and Schulte Merger: Leadership and Office Details New York, NY – July 29, 2025 – As McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel prepare to finalize their merger on August 1, 2025, firm leaders have shared insights into the leadership structure and office arrangements for the combined entity, to be named McDermott … Read more
Ex-SDNY Deputy US Attorney Celia Cohen Joins KKL in Return to Private Practice August 4, 2025 Celia Cohen, a former Deputy US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has joined KKL as a partner, marking her return to private practice. The announcement, made public on July 30, 2025, highlights Cohen’s extensive experience … Read more
District Judge Rejects Walmart’s Request for Attorney’s Fees in Publicity Act Case By Legal Affairs CorrespondentPublished August 15, 2025 Chicago, IL – On August 12, 2025, U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang rejected Walmart’s request for $36,251.50 in attorney’s fees in Giovannelli v. Walmart, Inc., a case brought under the Illinois Right of Publicity Act … Read more
[ad_1] Fraud is not limited to just one or two people. It is spreading like wild fire in our society as we often see that some reputed companies do frauds. There are various areas of expertise for a fraud lawyer and no one lawyer can specialize or become an expert in all types of fraud. … Read more
How I Made Partner: ‘Pay Attention to Everything,’ Says Susan Sieger-Grimm of Brown Rudnick New York, NY – August 22, 2025 – Susan Sieger-Grimm, a newly promoted partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, recently shared insights into her journey to partnership in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Practice Group. Elevated to partner effective February 1, … Read more
U.S. Corporations ‘Recalibrate’ DEI Reporting to Dodge Legal and Political Heat By Alex RiveraWashington, D.C. – August 26, 2025 In a shifting political landscape marked by heightened scrutiny from regulators and conservative activists, major U.S. companies are increasingly toning down their public disclosures on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A recent report from The … Read more
[ad_1] child custody It’s one of those things that people have to deal with from time to time in life. It could be from a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship that has gone bad or a marriage that has failed miserably. It is by no means a pleasant topic when the time has come to carry out legalization … Read more
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Loyalty, Patience and Long-Term Thinking Matter,’ Says Shant Karnikian of Kabateck LLP In the competitive world of law, rising to office managing partner demands more than sharp legal skills—it requires unwavering loyalty and strategic patience. Shant Karnikian, newly appointed to this role at Kabateck LLP, credits his success to … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s “long conference,” held on September 29, 2025, marked the start of its 2025-26 term, where justices reviewed a backlog of cert petitions accumulated over the summer. The conference resulted in 15 granted cases, with 14 additional cases “relisted” for further consideration at the next conference, indicating potential interest or complexity. Below … Read more
By Laura Bennett, Legal CorrespondentAugust 28, 2025 Elizabeth J. Sher, a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer and General Counsel at Day Pitney LLP, has shared her guiding philosophy for achieving leadership success in a recent Law.com Q&A: “Focus on the whole and not just yourself.” Published on August 21, 2025, Sher’s insights highlight her journey … Read more