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Debevoise & Plimpton Announces its New Partner

Debevoise & Plimpton Announces its New Partner

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, a worldwide law firm based in New York City, announced that the former New York Superintendent of Insurance, Eric R. Dinallo, will join its roster as the…

Ruden McClosky Axes 16 Staff

Ruden McClosky Axes 16 Staff

Ruden McClosky, a Florida-based law firm, slashed 16 staff members in line with the its reorganization plan to cut expenses, increase revenue and standardize the three-to-one lawyer-to-secretary ratio. The layoff…

Democrats Meet on Tax Cuts

Democrats Meet on Tax Cuts

Congress has almost adjourned for the year and when it is gaveled back into session in January, there will be a new Speaker of the House – thanks to the…

Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

Good morning!  Today is Monday, December 6, and here’s a look back at the weekend… Oral arguments in the prop 8 case will be broadcast today on CSPAN… Jobs declined…

Prop 8 Arguments on TV

Prop 8 Arguments on TV

Monday afternoon at 1pm EST CSPAN will air the two hour arguments in the appeal of Judge Walker’s controversial ruling over California’s Proposition 8.  The arguments will be heard by…

For Two Consecutive Months, Legal Jobs Decline

For Two Consecutive Months, Legal Jobs Decline

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics monthly report revealed that there was a significant decline in  legal sector jobs in November despite the positive prediction of many economic analysts early this…

Skadden to Shutter its Office in San Francisco

Skadden to Shutter its Office in San Francisco

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a prominent law firm based in New York City, announced that it will close its San Francisco office.  The office will be merged…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good Morning!  Today is Friday, December 3, and here’s a quick look back at yesterday’s stories… The US Senate is preparing to pass a new whistle blower law… Cleary is…

Senate Set to Pass New Whistle Blower Law

Senate Set to Pass New Whistle Blower Law

The US Senate is once again poised to pass new legislation that has nothing to do with extending tax cuts, despite Republican promises to block any such legislation until the tax…

Cleary to Launch a Hong Kong Law Practice

Cleary to Launch a Hong Kong Law Practice

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton revealed its plan to launch a Hong Kong law practice with a partner recruited out of Norton Rose, a UK based law firm.   Cleary, like several other US…