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Wilson Sonsini to Close Beijing Office
The move makes Wilson Sonsini the 18th American firm to close an office in Greater China less than two years.
Owens Corning GC to Also Oversee HR, Embracing the 'Legal+' Trend
“The role of ‘traditional lawyer GC’ is widely disappearing, creating new growth opportunities for those with the right mindset,” in-house veterans Stephen Mar and Mark…
Justices Try to Get a Hand on What to Do About Spent Nuclear Fuel
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license allowing a private company to store spent nuclear fuel away from a…
Federal Judge Allows Majority of Claims in Miss America RICO Suit to Proceed
“There are 18 causes of action—one was dropped, and two were dismissed without prejudice. We could refile the complaint and add those two claims back…
Expert Cleared to Testify in Defective Design Suit Against SharkNinja's Food Processor
SharkNinja moved to exclude expert testimony from the plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Wade Lanning, who works for an engineering consulting firm and opined that the circular…
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Request to Halt USAID Payments
In a 5-4 vote, the court left in place on order from a federal district court judge demanding that the U.S. Agency for International Development…
Prosecutorial Flip-Flop in Bribery Case of Ex-Cognizant CLO Highlights Confusion Over Trump Executive Order
The DOJ installed a new top prosecutor in New Jersey on Monday night, and hours later he asked a judge to put the trial on…
Changes Continue at Weil as Law Firm Names New Practice Leaders
Younger partners in their 30s and 40s have been elevated to leadership positions after the exit of several practice leaders.
Blank Rome Bolstered Profits by Over 20% in 2024
In a year of rising tides for a number of large law firms, Blank Rome saw growth across all of its financial metrics, boosting gross…