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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan Lewis & Bockius defeats a $20 Million breach of contract case
Morgan Lewis has defeated a breach of contract claim brought by a company called Purolite, over some legal advice Morgan Lewis gave them a few years ago.

The jury decison in Morgan Lewis' favor save the firm a cool $20 Million. I hope the winning attorneys at least get the rest of the week off....

01-31-2008

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Akerman & Senterfitt, Attorneys At Law

Akerman Senterfitt offering recruitment bonuses to headhunters
It might be a good time to apply to Akerman Senterfitt, if you are a corporate attorney. They are desperate enough to get new counsel they are offering high feels to headhunters as a lure.

Lots of attorneys are fleeing Akerman, though, so be warned!

01-31-2008

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King & Spalding

King & Spaulding swipe chunk of Perkins Coie's Silicon Valley office
The firm King & Spaulding, based out of Atlanta, has opened an office in Silicon Valley, with the initial staffing coming from a chunk of Perkins Coie's office there. At least 8 attorneys have jumped ship to King & Spaulding.

01-31-2008

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Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis expand into Silicon Valley
In the rush to get into Silicon Valley that appears to be starting up, Kirkland & Ellis has announced plans to open an office in Palo Alto.

Look for Firms to scoop up lots of local talent. So life appears to be good if you are in the legal business in Silicon Valley.

01-30-2008

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Dechert LLP

Dechert's Euro offices help with strong year.
Dechert LLP's strongest ever year in their international practice has helped offset the weakening US markets.

01-29-2008

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Milberg, Weiss, Bershad & Schulman, L.L.P.

Former professional plaintiff for Milberg Weiss sentenced
Seymour Lazar, a former attorney and professional plaintiff for Milberg Weiss, was sentenced Monday to six months home detention and two years probation. Lazar is 80 years old.

Lazar allegedly was paid over $2 million dollars in illegal kickbacks by Milberg Weiss to assist with their lawsuits.

01-29-2008

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Proskauer & Rose, LLP

Proskauer Rose boosts London presence
Proskauer Rose has added a new partner in London, William Yonge. Mr. Yonge was recently with McDermott Will & Emery's financial services team.

The London branch is Proskauer's tenth global branch.

01-29-2008

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