Lawsuits both for and against law firms have been outlined in a New York Law Journal article that looks at everything from gender discrimination suits to malpractice actions. A number of the lawsuits that commenced have been silently settled or gone the arbitration route. One settled lawsuit included Winston & Strawn’s five-year legal battle with women’s clothing […]
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Michelle Scheffler, a commercial litigator with deep experience in the oil and gas arena, has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a litigation partner, continuing the firm’s expansion of its energy practice. “Michelle is an exceptional lawyer and will add greatly to the existing strength of our litigation and energy practices,” Managing Partner Tim Powers
LOS ANGELES, February 8, 2018 – Clark Hill LLP announced today that Bradford Hughes has joined the firm as a Member in the Litigation practice resident in the Los Angeles office, where his practice will focus on representing clients in commercial litigation and trucking and transportation matters. “We are extremely fortunate and excited to have
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Six new partners have been elected from Cravath’s associate ranks. They are: Nicholas A. Dorsey (J.D., Cornell Law School; M.Acc., Case Western Reserve University; B.S., Case Western Reserve University); Andrew C. Elken (J.D., University of Southern California School of Law; A.B., Princeton University); Evgenia Hochenberg (J.D., Stanford Law School; A.B., Dartmouth College); Vanessa A. Lavely (J.D., University of
LOS ANGELES – A Montecito resident has been arrested pursuant to a federal grand jury indictment that accuses him of running two fraudulent investment schemes and violating a court order prohibiting him from selling securities. Efstratios “Elias” Argyropoulos, 71, was arrested at his office in Santa Barbara Wednesday morning by federal agents. At his arraignment
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Clifford Chance – Climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy are top of the political agenda and present a range of challenges for businesses. We help clients to future-proof their businesses and identify risks and opportunities. Greening the Financial System In this publication we have brought together our team to outline developments
SANTA ANA, California – A former captain with Alaska Airlines has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of piloting a plane carrying passengers while he was under the influence of alcohol. David Hans Arntson, 62, of Newport Beach, agreed to plead guilty to operating a common carrier while under the influence in a plea
The leading law firm has announced it has signed on as a sponsor of the NZ Falcons RFC, a gay and inclusive rugby club which aims to enable players to come together to participate and enjoy rugby in an open and supportive environment. Russell McVeagh HR Director Lesley Elvidge says the firm has been supporting
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Sexual assault appears to be all the rage in the entertainment industry – and many others – but is the law business immune? Hardly, and a recently reported gagging order against one of the world’s largest law firms, Baker + McKenzie, appears to prove the point firmly. The Times reported that the firm is being
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Raymond Ho was a highly successful lawyer – a partner at Arent Fox at the age of 33 before opening a successful IP law firm. But no more. His career ended when he pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Prosecutors said that he was a “prolific money launderer” who funneled $2.1
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