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Hunton & Williams Launches Office in Los Angeles
Richmond, Va.-based Hunton & Williams is launching a Los Angeles office by swallowing the majority of what was formerly trial boutique O'Donnell & Mortimer, a union spurred by shared client Pfizer Inc. "You cannot be a truly national firm unless you have a significant presence in California," said managing partner Walfrido Martinez. "Our hope is to build a strong presence in California, starting in Los Angeles and hopefully moving up the state." The L.A. location is the 850-lawyer firm's 18th office.After 'Citizens United,' Companies Hold Off on Political Ads
After the Supreme Court ruled that companies can spend freely on political advertising campaigns, good-government advocates, liberal commentators and even the president warned that a flood of corporate money would overwhelm elections and subvert democracy. But the real impact of the decision may be much less extreme, say in-house attorneys and election law experts. Few companies are looking for new ways to spend money in these tight times. Plus, many businesses are aware of the dangers of appearing excessively partisan.In Re Ruff: At the Impeachment Trial
Legal Times has gathered anecdotes from lawyers and members of Congress who worked closely -- as friend or foe -- during the President Clinton impeachment process, including the trial.FTC Brandishes 'Disgorgement' as Enforcement Tool
In a sign that requiring disgorgement of profits could become a key merger enforcement tool, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy J. Muris supported a consent decree that will force New York-based Hearst Corp. to return $19 million in profits from an illegal merger by one of its subsidiaries. Muris joined three other FTC commissioners Friday in approving the forfeiture provision.What Firms Can Learn From Dickinson's Lateral Hiring Approach
While helping Detroit-based Dickinson Wright with a search for laterals, consultant Laurence R. Latourette was impressed by the firm's hiring structure and follow through. He discusses some lateral hiring pointers that other firms can pick up from Dickinson's approach.Trending Stories
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