Orrick’s VC Raid in LA Orrick has significantly expanded its venture capital capabilities with the addition of a 13-member team in Los Angeles, including partners Mike Heath, Cody Peterson, (pictured) Tim Greene, and Nick Feldman, along with nine associates. The group, previously at Gunderson Dettmer where Heath and Peterson co-founded the LA office, brings deep
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Dentons US announces the appointment of John Holahan to the key leadership role of Managing Partner. Holahan joins Chief Executive Officer of Dentons US Sonia Martin and Dentons US Chair Keith Moskowitz in executing on a strategic plan that is laser focused on the United States. As Dentons US Managing Partner, Holahan, along with Martin, will continue to have responsibility for
Child sexual abuse is a deeply troubling issue with devastating consequences for victims. To combat this, society has implemented mandatory reporting laws, designed to protect children by requiring certain individuals to report suspected abuse to authorities. This is particularly true when the accused individual holds a position of trust, such as a teacher, coach, or
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President Donald Trump has enlisted Manhattan’s prestigious Sullivan & Cromwell to lead the appeal of his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, marking a strategic shift in his legal defense. The firm’s co-chair, Robert Giuffra—a former Supreme Court clerk and one-time Trump attorney general contender—will spearhead the effort alongside four other former
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Reed Smith is set to open a new office in the Georgia capital, bringing on board a whopping 37 lawyers from two prominent firms. Reed Smith’s expansion strategy is to include 33 lawyers from Morris, Manning & Martin and four from Greenberg Traurig. The professionals will include 15 partners, 20 associates, and two counsels, all bringing
Law firms are entering the dreaded “doom loop” as rising rates and growing discounts fuel unsustainable billing practices. BigHand has released its 2025 Annual Law Firm Finance Report, offering insights into the evolving financial landscape of the legal industry from cash recovery strategies, changing client behaviors, and emphasis on business development and commercial awareness among lawyers.
AI Citation Failures Reach Big Law: Injury Firm Attorneys Face Sanctions Over Fake Cases The legal profession’s ChatGPT reckoning has escalated beyond small-firm missteps. In a striking example of how AI can lead lawyers into a whole lot of mess, attorneys at Morgan & Morgan—the nation’s largest injury law firm with over 1,000 lawyers—now face
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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is excited to build on recent expansion momentum in Florida by merging with Shankman Leone, a boutique law firm in Tampa. Effective February 1, the merger adds a 10-attorney team with expertise in labor and employment, franchise and distribution, construction and commercial litigation. This new endeavor is fueled by the rapid
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice with the addition of four new partners in New York. The group is led by Richard Brand, a recognized market leader in advising clients on complex strategic matters, governance and shareholder engagement as well as public and private M&A,
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When you’ve been accused of a crime, it can be an overwhelming situation, and for a fighting chance at getting the best possible outcome, you need to lawyer up. Criminal defence lawyers are typically portrayed as the attornies who represent criminals but also innocent people who have been wrongfully accused. This is not something to
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