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December 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Many Southeast-Born Firms Hired More First-Year Associates in 2024

More hiring signifies that firms are optimistic about increased demand in 2025, recruiters say.

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5 minute read

December 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

On The Move: Moore & Van Allen Adds Finance Partner From Morris Manning

Pierson Ferdinand adds real estate partner in Jacksonville; Bradley bolsters health care practice in Nashville.

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December 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

Ogletree Deakins Expanding to Baltimore, Adding 16-Lawyer Boutique

“They are pioneers in labor and employment law. Quite frankly, we did not expect them to be open to a conversation about it,” Ogletree managing shareholder Liz Washko said of merger partner Shawe Rosenthal.

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December 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Japan Highlights Burr & Forman Director's 'Body Of Work' With Highest Honor

Greg Canfield, who joined the firm as managing director of economic development in January, is being recognized for promoting cultural and economic ties between the U.S. and Japan.

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4 minute read

November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Anticipating a New Era of 'Extreme Vetting,' Big Law Immigration Attys Prep for Demand Surge

Donald Trump made tougher federal immigration enforcement a cornerstone of his campaign. Clients are already wondering how their businesses will be impacted.

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6 minute read

November 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

'It Refreshes Me': King & Spalding Privacy Leader Doubles as Equestrian Champ

Atlanta partner Phyllis Sumner balances availability to clients with competing in equestrian competitions.

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5 minute read

November 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

On The Move: Polsinelli Adds Health Care Litigator in Nashville, Ex-SEC Enforcer Joins BCLP in Atlanta

FisherBroyles raids Womble Bond Dickinson in Charlotte for new immigration practice group leader.

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6 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Akerman Opens Charlotte Office With Focus on Renewable Energy, Data Center Practices

The firm brought on a new tax partner and energy partner from Moore & Van Allen to launch the new office, its 26th in the U.S.

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4 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Leaves Texas Patent Case After Client Stops Paying

A magistrate judge allowed the firm to drop its representation of a company suing Samsung for patent infringement.

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4 minute read

November 18, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ex-Deputy AG Trusts U.S. Legal System To Pull Country Through Times of Duress

Larry Thompson, who also launched King & Spalding's government investigations practice, recommends ways to legally confront terrorism and addresses the current political moment in his upcoming book “Quiet Counsel: Looking Back on a Life of Service to the Law.”

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