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Law firms Lewis Fisher and Ogletree, Deakins merge together

Third largest labor and employment law firm Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins) is set to merge with Memphis-based Lewis Fisher Henderson & Claxton, LLP, on July 1.

The merger will set up new offices for Ogletree Deakins in Memphis, Tennessee, and Jackson, thus increasing its presence in the southeast region. Lewis Fisher specializes in various employment law matters, including discrimination litigation, wage and hour collective actions, workers' compensation retaliation claims, family and medical leave issues, and sexual and racial harassment matters.

Ogletree Deakins recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The firm comprises 365 lawyers and has 30 offices across the nation. It has served a wide variety of clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, in all kinds of labor and employment-related legal issues.

06-25-2007

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Law firms penalized for failing to produce WTC insurance documents

Two law firms, Wiley Rein LLP and Coughlin Duffy LLP, and their associate Zurich American Insurance Company have been penalized with $1.25 million in sanctions by the New York federal judge. Both law firms and the insurance company have been found guilty for failing to produce WTC's insurance documents in the court.

The printout of 62-page document was produced on the day of terrorist attacks for Zurich American's chief underwriter Mary Merkel. The document is considered to be a vital proof for WTC's insurance claims. The fraud was committed in an attempt to minimize WTC claims against the insurance company. The federal judge's ruling was in response to a dispute on whether WTC leaseholders Larry Silverstein had acquired liability coverage from Zurich American before 9/11 for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and for Westfield Corp.

06-22-2007

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Whitehill launches software to automate law firms' business process

Whitehill Technologies, Inc. has introduced Whitehill BPI for Legal 5.6 software that would support law firms in workflow and data integration.

By adopting this newly designed software, the firms can automate critical procedures and thus enhance their efficiency in a big way. For instance, when a firm enters into a new business relationship, it has to tackle complex and lengthy processes to make sure that there are no disputes with existing matters. Whitehill BPI will enable the firm to bill the client at the earliest. It would also assist the firms in other crucial aspects such as hiring of new people and monitoring requests and ethical walls. Law firms use ethical walls to protect sensitive information. "Law firms can use the graphical modeling interface in Whitehill BPI for Legal to model, design, and automate any business process," informed Rob Stote, the product manager of Whitehill Technologies.

06-22-2007

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider ranks among the top firms for antitrust

America's Leading Business Lawyers List published by Chambers USA has named Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP (AV&H) in the list of top law firms in New York for antitrust. Senior partner of the firm Stephen Axinn expressed his happiness at the recognition. The law firm has been able to get clearance for many important deals including acquisition of AT&T Wireless by Cingular Wireless. Law firm AV&H also represented MasterCard's IPO, which in fact was the largest public offering in 2006.

The Chambers Guides, publishing guides for the law profession since 1969, ranks top lawyers and law firms of 175 countries.

06-21-2007

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Law firms pay to obtain a privilege to serve

Law firms in the U.S. are known for their pro bono services. However, have you heard of law firms, whose unbridled passion for such services goes to such an extent that they do not even mind paying for providing such services?

Lawyers Without Borders Inc. is one such nonprofit organization that endeavors to empower the legal process across the globe. The organization has solicited law firms to donate $7,500 a year, reports Wall Street Journal. This little charity on the part of the firms will ensure that they have an access to Lawyers Without Borders Inc.'s cases.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Inc. is another nonprofit organization that provides legal services to the arts community. The firms that contribute for the cause can have the desirable cases.

In some instances, the law firms provide office space or even clerical help to the organizations that help them in getting pro bono services.

06-21-2007

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Martindale-Hubbell ties up with Spot Runner for first-of-its-kind local TV Ad

A few legal firms in the U.S. are all set to shed their garb of seriousness, as LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and Spot Runner have joined hands. The former is a high-flying publisher of legal directory while the latter is an Internet-based advertising company. This novel partnership would address the issues of family law, drunken driving, personal injury, and general practice in a light hearted manner via the 'television advertising' way. Commercials for criminal and immigration law are also in pipeline.

Being reasonably priced, Martindale-Hubbell's low-budget advertisements will be aired on local markets on top-rated broadcast and cable channels like CBS, CNN, ESPN, and Fox News. Despite the fact that the Spot Runner website offers a general library off-the-shelf commercials, the ads for Martindale-Hubbell affiliates would be especially tailor-made to suit its requirements. "By teaming up with Spot Runner, we are now the first legal services company to offer law firms of all sizes an affordable product that allows them to capitalize on the power of television to build their brands and attract new clients," said Sharon Lubrano, senior director of product management for LexisNexis.

06-20-2007

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Dual recognition for Fross Zelnick

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C., a leading name in trademark and copyright laws, has again notched up the topmost position in trademark laws. The announcement was made by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. For Fross Zelnick, the recognition is second time in a row.

The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers acknowledged Fross Zelnick attorneys Michael I. Davis, Susan Upton Douglass, Marie Driscoll, David W. Ehrlich, Janet Hoffman, Ronald J. Lehrman, Peter J. Silverman, and Roger L. Zissu for their legal expertise and for their outstanding contribution to the profession on a global scale.

The firm's indisputable proficiency in trademark and copyright laws was also recognized by the Chambers USA in the New York market. The Chambers USA is an annual client guide to top-rated lawyers and law firms. The Chambers USA acknowledged Zissu as New York City's top lawyer in trademark and copyright law. Both the organizations zeroed on Fross Zelnick based on an intensive survey.

06-20-2007

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