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The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200
By Grace Tatter, June 14, 2013
Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman launches in Washington, D.C.; Thompson Hine grabs two from Barnes & Thornburg in Atlanta; and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security lawyer joins King & Spalding. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to thechurn@alm.com.
Ex-Patton Boggs Partner Sues Firm Over Discrimination
By Zoe Tillman, June 14, 2013
Roy Lessy, a former partner at Patton Boggs, is suing the firm for discrimination, claiming he was treated unfairly and not paid money he was owed after he resigned because he had a disability.
The Reasons Behind Epstein Becker's Atlanta Retreat
By Meredith Hobbs, June 14, 2013
The surprise shutdown of the Am Law 200 firm's 14-lawyer Atlanta branch is the latest in a series of office closings and follows a wave of partner departures.
Latham, S&C Lead on Safeway's $5.7 Billion Canada Exit
By Brian Baxter, June 13, 2013
At least seven firms are helping Safeway check out of Canada, with one of North America's largest food retailers reaching a $5.7 billion cash deal to sell its north-of-the-border unit to Sobeys, a subsidiary of Canadian grocery chain Empire Company.
Proskauer, Former CFO Settle Bias Suit
By Sara Randazzo, June 13, 2013
In a suit filed in November 2011, former Proskauer Rose chief financial officer Elly Rosenthal accused the firm of discriminating against her—and, ultimately, firing her—because of her age, her gender, and a medical leave she took after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Rosenthal dropped the age and gender claims earlier this year.
Turkish Trouble: Global Firms Cope with Istanbul Unrest
By Brian Baxter, June 13, 2013
Despite protests roiling Istanbul that saw thousands of lawyers join a Wednesday march against Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, several Am Law 100 and large international firms say their local operations remain open for business. Edwards Wildman Palmer private equity partner Ted Cominos, whose firm announced last month its plans to open in Istanbul, and others spoke with The Am Law Daily about their commitment to the Turkish market.
The Careerist: Ladies, Is Your Firm on the List?
By Vivia Chen, June 13, 2013
WILEF releases its annual list of best firms for promoting women?and there are some notable firms that didn't make the cut this year.
Am Law 100 Trio Advises as Gannett Turns Up TV Volume
By Tom Huddleston Jr., June 13, 2013
The print and broadcast media company is increasing its television holdings by acquiring station operator Belo Corporation in a deal valued at $2.2 billion, including assumed debt. Nixon Peabody and Paul Hastings are advising Gannett, while Belo has hired Wachtell.
Four Firms Burn Rubber on Big U.S. Auto Sector Sales
By Brian Baxter, June 12, 2013
Jones Day and Sullivan & Cromwell are advising on the $2.5 billion sale of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to India's Apollo Tyres, while Blank Rome and Honigman Miller are handling business information provider IHS's $1.4 billion buy of R.L. Polk & Co., the parent of used-car data service Carfax.
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The 2013 Am Law 200
One thing is clear: Second Hundred firms are on a hiring binge. What's not certain is when—or whether—it will pay off.
