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Sidley Restructuring Partner Heads to Pillsbury Amid Continued Bankruptcy Demand
“We continue to live in a volatile world, particularly with many over-leveraged companies,” noted Andrew Troop, Pillsbury’s restructuring practice leader.
Calling It Unconstitutional, Companies Sued Over Daniel's Law Want It Struck Down
“[T]the statute imposes ‘liquidated damages’ triggered by a short and arbitrary compliance deadline, without any consideration of fault or extenuating circumstances,” the motion to dismiss states.
Judge Abused Discretion With Order Against Amazon After Worker's Firing, 2nd Circuit Says
“The district court never explained what in the record supported its conclusion that the cease-and-desist order was just and proper,” Judge Richard Wesley wrote for the Second Circuit.
Exxon Hires Fox Corp.'s General Counsel as Its New Top Lawyer
Jeffrey Taylor, who didn’t land the Fox chief legal officer post after it opened up last year, is jumping to the oil-and-gas giant.
Biden Picks Nominees for US District Judgeships in Pennsylvania, California and Minnesota
Biden is expected to formally submit his nominees to the U.S. Senate for confirmation hearings in the very near future, where the nominees appear to have immediate support from their home-state senators.
Joshua Wright's $108M Defamation Case Against Former Students to Proceed to Trial
A Virginia judge has decided to allow former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright’s lawsuit against two former students, who now practice in Big Law.
Lawyers Are Often Called Upon as Leaders, But Aren't Typically Taught How to Lead Effectively
“When you think of lawyers, most are inquisitive, highly intelligent, and are asked to take on responsibilities within numerous spheres and in numerous sectors, yet, we’re not properly trained to be leaders,” Andrew Gratz said.
In $1B Suit, Nikola Founder Says Legal Chief, Other Execs Fed DOJ False Narrative to Save Themselves
“Never has there been such an egregious case of corporate scapegoating at the expense of shareholders,” former Executive Chair Trevor Milton alleges in the complaint.
How I Made Partner: 'Speak Up, Even When It Scares You,' Jessica Gutierrez of Robins Kaplan
“It took time for me to feel, not only comfortable, but confident in the legal industry. I would tell my younger self that you have earned the right to be in the room, and you have earned the right to have your voice heard. So, speak up, even when it scares you.”