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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Proskauer Rose – Facebook recently announced that it would make changes to its news feed to prioritize content that users share and discuss and material from “reputable publishers.” These changes are part of what Mark Zuckerberg says is a refocusing of Facebook from “helping [users] find relevant content to helping [users] have more meaningful social
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Wicker Group – Throughout my many years working with law firms, I have found that interactive games can be a welcome addition to any firm retreat. In particular, games that help lawyers learn more about their colleagues are often more effective than traditional practice group panel presentations. As firms grow and change, it is important
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – February 5, 2018 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Shareholder Kerri Reisdorff will chair Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative (ODWIN). She succeeds Ashley Cuttino who remains with the firm based in its Greenville, SC office. ODWIN was established to
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