Abigail Adcox

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.

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October 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

DHS General Counsel Returns to Sheppard Mullin, Army Judge Advocate General Joins Shook

Two 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 Suit

The sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff's request for summary judgment.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Election Nears, SEC Ramps Up Activity, More Big Law Firms Land Defense Work

Linklaters, 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

3 minute read

September 20, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Women-Owned Midsize Law Firms Are Embracing Flexible Work Arrangements

Embracing 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

4 minute read

September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Nearly a Dozen Law Firms Engaged in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Claims

Firms have been retained by the cargo ship that crashed, as well as the city and county of Baltimore and victims' families.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Defense Secretary Esper Joins Squire, Jenner Hires Senior DOJ Official

Betsy 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

3 minute read

September 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Venable Co-Managing Partner Larry Gesner Dies at 66

Gesner worked at Venable for over two decades, holding numerous management positions.

By Abigail Adcox

1 minute read

September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law Leaders

Leaders 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

3 minute read

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