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Government Case Against Microsoft Now Finished

Government Case Against Microsoft Now Finished

In 2008, Microsoft was convicted of anti-competitive practices in a case pursued by the Department of Justice, as well as 19 individual states. After appeal, the ruling was upheld by…

Ropes & Gray Loses 1 Partner to Treasury, Gains Another

Ropes & Gray Loses 1 Partner to Treasury, Gains Another

Tax partner Stephen E. Shay is leaving Ropes & Gray to join the US Treasury as deputy assistant secretary for international tax affairs. Before joining Ropes & Gray in 1987,…

Law Firm Hirings & Firings

Law Firm Hirings & Firings

Recent laterals and layoffs in the legal sector: James Donato joins Shearman & Sterling’s San Francisco office as a partner. He was previously with Cooley. Donato is an antitrust lawyer…

Howrey + Day Casebeer Merger Is Final

Howrey + Day Casebeer Merger Is Final

Howrey, which we reported a little over a week ago was in talks to acquire scandal-plagued intellectual property firm Day Casebeer, has announced that the merger is official. Twenty-five of…

Howrey Adopts Apprenticeship Model for First Years

Howrey Adopts Apprenticeship Model for First Years

Howrey, which laid off 25 staff in April, is adopting an “apprenticeship” program for its incoming associates, similar to that proposed by Drinker Biddle in May. Under Howrey’s Tier 1…

Hausfeld Firm Moves to New DC Digs

Hausfeld Firm Moves to New DC Digs

Two months after launching, law firm Hausfeld LLP has moved into permanent space in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by Michael Hausfeld, former chairman and named partner of Cohen,…

Former DOJ Anti-Trust Czar Returns to Covington & Burling

Former DOJ Anti-Trust Czar Returns to Covington & Burling

Thomas Barnett, former head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, will return to Covington & Burling next week to head its global anti-trust and competition practice. Barnett led the antitrust…

Arnold & Porter “Best” DC Law Firm for Employees

Fortune Magazine says DC law firm Arnold & Porter is not only the best DC law firm for which to work; it is the 21st best company to work for…