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Dealmaker of the Week: Latham's R. Scott Shean
By Tom Huddleston Jr., May 24, 2013
Shean led the Latham & Watkins team—along with fellow corporate partner Charles Ruck—advising generic drug maker Actavis on its purchase of Irish rival Warner Chilcott in a deal worth $8.5 billion.
The Bankruptcy Files: Big Ideas Go Bust
By Brian Baxter, May 24, 2013
The Am Law Daily looks at the Am Law 200 firms involved in a diminishing number of notable bankruptcy filings, including those of failed social networking site Bebo, a leading nonprofit for children with psychiatric disorders, and zero-calorie flavored drink Skinny Water.
The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200
By Diane Jeantet, May 24, 2013
Baker & Hostetler hires a former White House lawyer as a partner; McKenna Long & Aldridge names a new chair to its public finance group; and Wiley Rein expands its environment and safety practice with the addition of a partner in Washington, D.C. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to thechurn@alm.com.
Commendable Conduct Award
By Steven J. Harper , May 24, 2013
I'm often critical of many law school deans. But when one of them gets something right, let's give credit where it's due.
The Careerist: Law School Applications Are Up ...And Down
By Vivia Chen, May 24, 2013
Latest news about the law school market. Plus, a report on the report about law faculty diversity.
Sources: Carlton Fields to Merge With 60-Lawyer Firm
By Julie Kay, May 23, 2013
Carlton Fields is poised to merge with insurance specialty shop Jorden Burt in a deal that would create a 310-lawyer law firm with offices in Florida, New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Connecticut.
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The 2013 Am Law 100
In fiscal 2012, The Am Law 100—which has a new leader in gross revenue this year—posted modest gains on all our key metrics. Read the complete package.
