Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.
October 01, 2024 | National Law Journal
DHS General Counsel Returns to Sheppard Mullin, Army Judge Advocate General Joins ShookTwo top attorneys for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Army have joined two Big Law firms in Washington, D.C..
By Abigail Adcox
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September 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Covington, Steptoe Form New Groups Amid Demand in Regulatory, Enforcement Space"We're handling more trade controls investigations than we ever have before," said Eric Sandberg-Zakian, chair of Covington's trade controls enforcement practice group.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Will Jones Day Now Prioritize Settlement Talks in Dad Bias Case?The plaintiffs, by not paying attorney fees, may not be motivated to settle, some observers noted.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias SuitThe sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff's request for summary judgment.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 23, 2024 | National Law Journal
As Election Nears, SEC Ramps Up Activity, More Big Law Firms Land Defense WorkLinklaters, Sullivan & Cromwell, Bracewell, Davis Polk, Milbank, among other firms, are advising financial firms, broker-dealers and companies wrapped up in SEC enforcement actions this month.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 20, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
Women-Owned Midsize Law Firms Are Embracing Flexible Work ArrangementsEmbracing flexible work arrangements has been at the core of their firms' cultures, but midsize law firms can feel absences, even temporary ones, more acutely.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
Nearly a Dozen Law Firms Engaged in Baltimore Bridge Collapse ClaimsFirms have been retained by the cargo ship that crashed, as well as the city and county of Baltimore and victims' families.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
Trump Defense Secretary Esper Joins Squire, Jenner Hires Senior DOJ OfficialBetsy Henthorne, Jenner's new partner hire in D.C., most recently served as chief of staff and deputy associate attorney general at the DOJ.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 18, 2024 | National Law Journal
Venable Co-Managing Partner Larry Gesner Dies at 66Gesner worked at Venable for over two decades, holding numerous management positions.
By Abigail Adcox
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September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law LeadersLeaders and partners from DLA Piper, Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin and Quinn Emanuel, among others, are expected to take part in upcoming fundraising for Harris.
By Abigail Adcox
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