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Mayer Brown garners high rankings in American Lawyer's 2023 Summer Associates Survey
Four of Mayer Brown’s US offices ranked in the top 10 for overall satisfaction in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Summer Associates Survey.
Healthcare Litigation, Compliance and Investigations Forum 2023 on November 1
McDermott’s Healthcare Litigation, Compliance and Investigations Forum is back when you need it the most.
Former White Collar Prosecutor Avi Perry Joins Quinn Emanuel
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP announced that Avi Perry has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C., deepening the firm’s bench of experienced white collar and securities, crypto and commodities litigation lawyers who can try complex, high-stakes financial cases.
Benesch Expands Powerhouse Litigation Group in Chicago, Adding Partner to Focus on Real Estate and Finance Disputes
Benesch, one of the fast-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, welcomes partner M. Reas Bowman to its Chicago office.
Micro Webinar Series: The Future of Work for New England Employers - Part 8: AI & The Future of Work on October 31, 2023
How will artificial intelligence change the workplace, and what are some of the employment-law issues that New England employers should pay attention to as they think about the business cases for and risks associated with artificial intelligence?
Meet Our Graduate, Brent Halvorson (MSL ’21): Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Master of Science in Law
To celebrate the 10th year of the Master of Science in Law (MSL) program—where STEM, law, and business converge—Northwestern Pritzker Law is highlighting alumni of the program from each graduating class since its 2014 launch.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors CVLS' 14th Annual Vino + Van Gogh Event
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to sponsor the 14th Annual Vino + Van Gogh event on November 9, hosted by the Junior Board of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.
Clark Hill's Mary Rose Brusewitz Named Among Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex
On Oct. 5, 2023 Clark Hill Member Mary Rose Brusewitz was named by Latinvex as one of Latin America’s “Top 100 Female Lawyers.”
Benesch Adds Associate to Litigation and Labor & Employment Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Danielle Maldonado to the Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Group in Chicago.
Binance renews call to dismiss CFTC lawsuit, citing lack of authority
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has filed a statement in support of its motion to dismiss the lawsuit that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed against it in March. The crypto exchange and its CEO and founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in July.
Chicago Energy Team Represented Plus Power In Connection With Two Battery Storage Projects In Arizona
Sheppard Mullin’s Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance Industry Team advised Plus Power LLC in connection with the financing of two standalone battery storage projects in Arizona totaling $903 million and 340 MW / 1,360 MWh.
Let’s Look at the Progress: 2023 State Privacy Laws Recap on October 26, 2023
This has been a busy year for privacy legislation, with dozens of states deliberating consumer privacy bills.
David Kaufman discusses reasons behind stock drops in fashion IPO market
Fashion brands have been showing a growing interest in going public after a quiet period during the pandemic. Recent IPOs, such as Birkenstock, have garnered attention, but they have also faced challenges.
2023 Enforcement Outlook Webinar Series | Sec Enforcement: Recent Trends and What to Expect on October 26
As we enter the final quarter of 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to maintain an aggressive enforcement agenda.
ACI’s 32nd National Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance: D&O and Non-Competes in the Crosshairs on October 24-25, 2023
Peter A. Steinmeyer, Member of the Firm, co-presents "D&O and Non-Competes in the Crosshairs: Issues in Enforcing and Managing Restrictive Covenants Amid Extraordinary Regulatory Scrutiny" at ACI’s 32nd National Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance, which runs from October 24 to 25.
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Recognizes Troutman Pepper with 2023 Top Performer, Compass Award Designations
Troutman Pepper has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and companies that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.
Benesch Adds Of Counsel to Intellectual Property Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Of Counsel William “Bill” Cassin to the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Chicago.
Mayer Brown achieves Mansfield Certification in US and UK for 2022-23
Mayer Brown achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification in the US and UK and has confirmed its commitment to continue to seek recertification in the future.
Clausen Miller Honored on 2023 Best Law Firms List for Four Practice Areas
Clausen Miller is proud to receive a well-deserved spot on Best Lawyers’ 2023 Best Law Firms list for the Firm’s exceptional Appellate, Litigation – Insurance, Insurance Law and Construction Law work.
Reed Smith represents Prairie Capital on recapitalization of STAR Autism Support
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Prairie Capital, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, on its recapitalization of STAR Autism Support, LLC and its subsidiary SAS International, LLC.