Legal Roundup
M&A In Logistics Technology on September 13, 2023
Join Craig Lilly, partner at Reed Smith, Robert Labatt, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Inland Logistics, and moderator Jan Robertson, CFO and Co-Founder of SiVal Advisors in M&A in Logistics Technology.
Three Mayer Brown partners receive Corporate Counsel's 2023 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards
Mayer Brown partners Elizabeth (Liz) Espín Stern, Nina Flax and Grace Shie were recognized in Corporate Counsel’s 2023 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards.
California Lawyers Association Selects Shook Antitrust Leader to Prestigious Board
Shook Partner Ryan Sandrock was selected by the California Lawyers Association (CLA) to join the Executive Committee of the Antitrust and UCL Section of the California Lawyers Association.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Drafting Agreements, Strategy and Ethics on September 7, 2023
Is alternative dispute resolution (ADR) better than going to trial?
Dechert Represents Cerberus Capital Management in the Acquisition of Spring EQ
Dechert advised an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a global leader in alternative investing, in the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Spring EQ, a leading provider of home equity financing solutions.
Benesch Welcomes Thomas O’Donnell as Of Counsel in the Litigation Practice Group
Benesch, a leading law firm with 350 attorneys and offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Wilmington, is pleased to announce that Thomas O’Donnell has joined the firm as Of Counsel within the Litigation Practice Group.
The Web Tracking Litigation Tsunami: Trends, Tactics and Tales from the Trenches on August 30, 2023
Privacy attorney Ashley Shively will participate in an American Bar Association webinar titled "The Web Tracking Litigation Tsunami: Trends, Tactics and Tales from the Trenches."
Troutman Pepper Launches GPT-Powered AI Assistant
Troutman Pepper announced today the firmwide release of Athena, a firm-approved, ChatGPT application to help attorneys and business professionals safely and effectively use generative AI to improve workflows and enhance overall user and client experiences.
More than 560 Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2024
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that more than 560 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 guide.
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Honored on the 2024 Best Lawyers® List
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce more than 275 lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, that has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.
Troutman Pepper Bolsters Leading Private Equity Group with Additions on Both Coasts
Jonathan Homer and Bruce Steinert, two highly regarded private equity debt financing partners, have joined Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Practice Group in New York and San Francisco, respectively. Homer joins from Gibson Dunn and Steinert from Perkins Coie.
More Than 290 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is proud to announce that 295 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Are You up to Date on the Latest Changes to Harassment Prevention Training Requirements? How to Become Prepared and Fully Compliant on August 22, 2023
If you truly want to prevent harassment, you'll need to stay abreast of changes to training regulations and understand what's required and what's ahead.
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEs on August 17, 2023
Join Alidad Vakili, Of Counsel, for a discussion on how to raise seed funding for your startup.
State Bar of California Releases Results of Independent Investigation of Former Board Chair Sean SeLegue’s Involvement in a Disciplinary Matter Regarding Thomas Girardi
The State Bar of California released reports from an independent investigation into whether former Chair of the Board of Trustees Sean SeLegue had a disqualifying conflict of interest arising out of his involvement with a 2010 discipline case against since disbarred attorney Thomas V. Girardi.
Investigations & Compliance in a Hybrid World on August 16, 2023
Complaints about bullying and harassing behavior are on the rise.
HR Essentials – Let’s Talk About Managing Employee Leaves of Absence on August 16, 2023
California employers dealing with their employees’ leaves of absence requests must sort through an alphabet soup of complex and ever-changing federal and California leave laws, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, PSL, SDI, ADA, and CRD, and often the laws of counties, cities, and other municipalities.
The New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: What You Need to Know and Practical Considerations on August 15, 2023
On July 10, 2023, after years of negotiations between the European Commission and the United States government, the long-awaited, latest data protection adequacy decision for the U.S. was announced and took immediate effect—in the form of the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Benchmark Ranks Shook Partner Among Top 250 Women in Litigation
For the fifth time, Benchmark Litigation has selected Shook Partner Jessica Grant among its Top 250 Women in Litigation.
Two Reed Smith partners named 2023 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers
Reed Smith announced that the Daily Journal has named two of its partners – Michele Haydel Gehrke and Mara Curtis – as “Top Labor & Employment Lawyers” for 2023.