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Friday Roundup

Friday Roundup

Good morning everyone and TGIF! The blawgosphere was rocked yesterday by the newsthat Hogan & Hartson has entered merger talks with Lovells… But somewhere around the edges, some other news…

Holme Roberts & Owen is First US Firm in Dublin

Holme Roberts & Owen is First US Firm in Dublin

Salt Lake City’s Holme Roberts & Owen has opened an office in Dublin, their third in the European Union, and the first US firm in Dublin. The office opened with…

DOJ Investigating IBM for Antitrust Violations

DOJ Investigating IBM for Antitrust Violations

The Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation of IBM. Big Blue’s rivals allege that IBM has engaged in anticompetitive practices in the mainframe market. The complaints spell out…

Hogan & Hartson in Merger Talks with Lovells

Hogan & Hartson in Merger Talks with Lovells

Hogan & Hartson has begun negotiating a merger with UK firm Lovells. Talks are still in the early stages and obviously when two firms of this size merge, there are…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning! Here’s a look at yesterday’s news… Covington & Burling announced its new partner class… The Supreme Court heard arguments in Salazar v Buono… Fenwick & West is paying…

Ten Partnership Promotions at Covington & Burling

Ten Partnership Promotions at Covington & Burling

Covington & BurlingĀ announced its new partners, nine in Washington and one in London. Last year’s class had twelve new partners, but two years ago there were only six. Congratulations to…

Salazar v Buono Argued Today at Supreme Court

Salazar v Buono Argued Today at Supreme Court

The Court today heard arguments in Salazar v Buono, a highly anticipated establishment clause case. Many observers thought the Court might decide the case on standing, leaving the pricklier 1st…

Fenwick & West the Latest Firm to Buy Off Incoming Associates

Fenwick & West the Latest Firm to Buy Off Incoming Associates

We’ve reported on a few firms that have paid incoming associates a stipend to, essentially, go away. In each of the previous cases, the offer has been to the entire…

Belmont University Opening a New Law School

Belmont University Opening a New Law School

Belmont University in Nashville, TN, is opening a new law school with classes set to begin in fall of 2011. Belmont will be the first new law school in central…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone. Here’s a look back at yesterday’s news… Nine IP lawyers from Fish & Richardson head for Bracewell & Giuliani… Bloomberg is set to unveil its new legal…