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Law.com Litigation Trendspotter: SPACs Aren't New, but They Are Hot—and So Are Lawsuits Targeting Them
As you’ve probably heard, special purpose acquisition company—or SPAC—mergers have spiked over the past couple of years. And, along with it, so has litigation targeting these deals. But some defense attorneys say these SPAC lawsuits simply put a new(-ish) spin on traditional claims. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bench Report: These Judicial Nominees' Credentials Aren't Winning Over Republicans.
Senate Republicans seem to have found their in-road to criticizing President Joe Biden’s nominees: Their defense-heavy credentials. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'I Was Like "Aw, Man, We Lost"': The $12.1M Jury Verdict That Caught Even Plaintiffs Counsel Off-Guard
After the verdict, the jury determined that punitive damages were justified. Following that, Judge Christopher Rothgery added $6 million for punitive damages against John Crane. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Another Avenue Plaintiffs Have Pivoted To': The Rise of SPAC-Related Securities Litigation is New, but Maybe Not Novel
In this week’s episode, Law.com’s Ross Todd talks with Susan Saltzstein, a securities and complex litigation partner at Skadden, about what’s driving the recent uptick in securities litigation over SPAC transactions—and why it all feels familiar. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Whether They Should or Not, Firms Are Entering the Associate Pay Race Again | Law Firm Office Returns Will Ultimately Be Dictated by Clients | Class Action Alleges NCAA Intentionally Put Football Players at Risk: The Morning Minute
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The Milbank Salary Raise Is a Gut Check for Big Law
“I feel pretty confident the top-performers will match, but it’ll be really interesting to see where that line is drawn,” says a managing director with Major, Lindsey & Africa’s associate practice group. Click Here To Read The Full Article
How I Made Partner: 'I Demonstrated Myself to Be Someone My Partners Would Want on Their Side of the Bench,' Says Natalie Lederman of Sullivan & Worcester
“No one can want you to achieve your goal more than you want it for yourself, and you need to be ready to go to bat for yourself.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Bar Made 'Mistakes' in Reviewing Girardi Complaints, Audit Shows
The audit “identified significant issues regarding the Office of Chief Trial Counsel’s investigation and evaluation of high-dollar, high-volume trust accounts,” the bar statement said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
For Office Returns, Law Firms Will Adapt to Client Expectations
Take a closer look at some law firm return announcements, even those that have zeroed in on a specific number of days in the office, and they leave plenty of room for adjustments later on. Click Here To Read The Full Article