Bank of America to Pay $17 Billion for Its Role in Housing Bubble Burst
The largest settlement to emerge from the financial crisis of 2008 has been approved, according to the Huffington Post. The…
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Bank of America Reaches Tentative Settlement with Justice Department
Bank of America is closing in on a settlement that would total $16 or $17 billion and would resolve the…
Bank of America Agrees to Pay $2.43 Billion to Settle Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed by shareholders, claims were made against Bank of America that said the bank and its officers…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Thursday, August 19th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Former Merrill Lynch counsel John…
Former Merrill Lynch Counsel Joins Fulbright
Fulbright & Jaworski has acquired John Bevilacqua, formerly first vice president and senior counsel at Merrill Lynch, for its global…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, March 31, and here's a look back at yesterday's news... The illustrious history of…
Bank of America Accused of Being Bank of Men
Bank of America and its Merrill Lynch division are being sued by three current and former employees alleging unfair treatment…
Former Merrill Lynch Director Joins Fulbright and Jaworski
Glen Eichelberger, an attorney and former director at Merrill Lynch, has joined Fulbright and Jaworski’s trust and estates practice. Eichelberger…
Foley & Lardner Hires 3 More Lawyers
Foley & Lardner, which announced three hires earlier this month, has brought on three more lawyers in New York. Barry…
BofA, Merrill Lynch In-House Counsel Must Reapply for Jobs
The merged legal department of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, with around 700 lawyers, is looking at pending layoffs.…
Gonzalez Saggio Expands into Phoenix, LA
Milwaukee's Gonzalez Saggio, a minority-owned law firm, is opening offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles, California. Gonzalez Saggio represents…
In-House Attorneys Hit With Layoffs
Firms including Hyatt, Cigna, General Electric, Motorola, Merrill Lynch and Yahoo! have cut the number of attorneys in their law…