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Reed Smith, K&L Gates Double Down on Veteran Leaders
For two very different guys, Reed Smith's Greg Jordan and K&L Gates' Pete Kalis have a lot in common. The two West Virginia natives rose to lead their respective Pittsburgh-based law firms well more than a decade ago and both have recently won unopposed elections to additional terms for the next three and five years, respectively.Troutman Sanders Merges With D.C. Firm
Troutman Sanders will merge with a 100-lawyer Washington, D.C., firm, Ross, Dixon & Bell, gaining offices on the West Coast and in Chicago. The deal, effective Jan. 1, will make Troutman Sanders a 750-lawyer firm, with about 1,700 total employees. Troutman's chairman, Robert W. Webb Jr., said the merger will double the size of the firm's Washington office, from 58 to 105 attorneys. This is Troutman's third major combination with another firm in seven years.Recurring Themes in U.S. Supreme Court�s Interpretation of Statutes
The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided on the same day two important environmental law cases on the docket for the 2006 term. Beyond the realm of environmental law, Massachusetts v. EPA (Greenhouse Gases Case) and Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy are significant as guidance on how � or how not � to interpret federal statutes and regulations.10 Tips for Staying on Top in a Down Economy
For many big law firm associates, 2008 was the year it all changed. By "it," we mean how one thinks about his or her law firm career.Man Who Jumped to Avoid Moving Crate Settles
A union glazier who says he became permanently disabled because he had to dive to get out of the way of a crate of glass being unloaded by a crane has obtained a $2.35 million settlement because of his workplace injuries.Forum shopping alleged in Ch. 11
Florida food retailer Winn-Dixie's bankruptcy filing in New York has rekindled allegations that a forum-shopping war between the states includes bankruptcy judges engaging in unseemly competition for cases.FTC Ruling a Standards Landmark
The Rambus decision was important for standard-setting organizations, but it is unclear what they will do now with their newfound power.Rocking On: Local Lawyers Find Success as Musicians
Jumping split-legged, Matt Maguire kicks his acoustic guitar across the stage. Maguire's strong voice and bobbing head keep the audience's focus, and only a momentary eyebrow raise to amused lead guitarist Keith Marlowe gives away that this was an unscripted moment for The Miners.Trending Stories
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