Law Firm News and Press Releases Sample

TOP NEWS

Big Deals

1. Veritas acts on Roquette buy of Sayaji Sethness - Legally India, (Cleary Gottlieb), December 6, 2018
2. M&A wrap: Luminate, Hollie Moore Haynes, ParkerGale, Pizza Hut, Yum!, KFC - Mergers & Acquisitions, (Latham & Watkins; Fried Frank), December 6, 2018
3. Marlin acquires MOBI, will merge with Tangoe - PE Hub (blog), (Ice Miller; Schulte Roth & Zabel), December 5, 2018
4. Clearlake's Acquisition of Symplr - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Cooley), December 5, 2018
5. WorleyParsons' $3.3 Billion Acquisition of Jacobs Energy, Chemicals, and Resources Business - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Wachtell Lipton; Fried Frank), December 5, 2018
6. Stracon SA acquisition of 60% interest Dumas Holdings Inc. - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Baker & McKenzie), December 5, 2018
7. Resolution Life's AUS$3.3 Billion Acquisition of AMP Life - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Debevoise & Plimpton), December 5, 2018

1. Vedder Price Expands London Finance Team with Addition of Robert Bradshaw, Vedder Price, December 5, 2018
2. 2 Akerman Partners Jump to Greenberg Traurig - Yahoo Sports, (Greenberg Traurig), December 6, 2018
3. Paul Hastings Picks Up Private Equity Partner in Houston - Yahoo News, (Paul Hastings), December 5, 2018
4. Supreme Court lawyer joins Mayer Brown from Gibson Dunn - Reuters, (Gibson Dunn & Crutcher), December 5, 2018

1. Legalweek - An Evolution of the Legal Industry Sets the 2019 Stage - Texas Lawyer, December 5, 2018
2. Legal Technology – the future of legal services - Legal Futures, December 5, 2018

US FIRM NEWS

Atlanta Press Releases

1. James Berger shares with Forbes what law associates should do to make partner, King & Spalding, December 5, 2018
2. Irvine Attorney Discusses Supreme Court Remanding of Mandatory Bar Dues Case, Fisher & Philips, December 5, 2018
3. King & Spalding Deal Picks up Local Currency Bond/Sukuk Deal of the Year Award at Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Awards 2018, King & Spalding, December 5, 2018
4. Dentons advises Atom Bank on first residential mortgage-backed securitisation transaction, Dentons (McKenna Long), December 5, 2018

1. Déjà Vu All Over Again: Sponsors Contend with EU Money Fund Regs, Sullivan & Worcester, December 5, 2018
2. Is the Deal Good for Shareholders (and Will I Keep My Job)?, Sullivan & Worcester, December 5, 2018
3. SEC Calls In Tech Support to Probe Quant Fund Strategies, Sullivan & Worcester, December 5, 2018
4. Rockwood Capital Secures $161 Million Loan in Joint Venture with Midtown Equities for One Broadway Property, Goodwin Procter, December 5, 2018

1. M&A wrap: Luminate, Hollie Moore Haynes, ParkerGale, Pizza Hut, Yum!, KFC - Mergers & Acquisitions, (Latham & Watkins), December 6, 2018
2. Paul Hastings Picks Up Private Equity Partner in Houston - Yahoo News, (Paul Hastings), December 5, 2018
3. Clearlake's Acquisition of Symplr - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Cooley), December 5, 2018
4. Supreme Court lawyer joins Mayer Brown from Gibson Dunn - Reuters, (Gibson Dunn & Crutcher), December 5, 2018

1. Orrick Advises Venafi on $100 Million Financing Round, Orrick, December 5, 2018
2. Orrick Advises Seacrest in OKEA’s Purchase of Norwegian Oil Field Interests From Shell, Orrick, December 5, 2018
3. Firm Partners with Ron Brown Scholar Program, Latham & Watkins, December 5, 2018
4. MoFo Hosts Private Screening of Boy Erased, Morrison & Foerster: News, December 5, 2018
5. Sheppard Mullin Closes One Of The Nation’s First Opportunity Zone Fund Transactions, Sheppard Mullin, December 5, 2018
6. Trump Administration’s Proposed Public Charge Rule Would Impact Rural Hospitals, Manatt, Phelps, December 5, 2018
7. Medicare Marketing Guidelines Amended, Manatt, Phelps, December 5, 2018
8. Spotlight on California State Supreme Court Judge Cuéllar, Manatt, Phelps, December 5, 2018
9. Proskauer Advises on NHL’s Expansion to Seattle, Proskauer: Los Angeles, December 5, 2018
10. Wealth Management Update, Proskauer: Los Angeles, December 5, 2018
11. Orrick Advises PhyNexus on Acquisition by Biotage, Orrick, December 5, 2018

1. Stracon SA acquisition of 60% interest Dumas Holdings Inc. - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Baker & McKenzie), December 5, 2018

1. Former Swissmedic Head of Legal Affairs Andreas Balsiger Betts to Join Sidley in Switzerland, Sidley Austin, December 6, 2018
2. Chambers Asia Pacific 2019 ranks 32 Mayer Brown practice categories and 44 lawyers, Mayer Brown, December 5, 2018
3. Mayer Brown partners and practices ranked in Benchmark Litigation 2019, Mayer Brown, December 5, 2018
4. DLA Piper advises ResMed in acquisition of Propeller Health, DLA Piper, December 5, 2018
5. Jason Harmon joins DLA Piper's Corporate practice in Baltimore, DLA Piper, December 5, 2018
6. Fonda Duvanel joins DLA Piper's Real Estate practice in New York, DLA Piper, December 5, 2018
7. Banner Witcoff Welcomes New Associates and Technical Specialist in Second Half of 2018, Banner & Witcoff, December 5, 2018
8. Dentons advises Atom Bank on first residential mortgage-backed securitisation transaction, Dentons, December 5, 2018
9. Vedder Price Represents DLL in $1B+ Securitization, Vedder Price, December 5, 2018
10. Vedder Price Expands London Finance Team with Addition of Robert Bradshaw, Vedder Price, December 5, 2018
11. Litigation Partner Cited in New Book Investigating Corporate Bribery, Ropes & Gray: Chicago, December 5, 2018
12. Seyfarth's ADA statistics referenced in the Albany Times Union, Seyfarth Shaw, December 5, 2018
13. Locke Lord Elects 7 New Partners Across 5 Offices; 30 Percent ‎of Those Promoted Are Diverse, Locke Lord Edwards, December 5, 2018
14. Locke Lord Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Diversity and ‎Inclusion and Family-Friendly Focus With Elections of Kyle Davis ‎and Tara Trifon as Partners, Locke Lord Edwards, December 5, 2018
15. Freeborn and Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Benchmark Litigation, Freeborn & Peters, December 5, 2018

1. Veritas acts on Roquette buy of Sayaji Sethness - Legally India, (Cleary Gottlieb), December 6, 2018
2. Marlin acquires MOBI, will merge with Tangoe - PE Hub (blog), (Schulte Roth & Zabel), December 5, 2018
3. M&A wrap: Luminate, Hollie Moore Haynes, ParkerGale, Pizza Hut, Yum!, KFC - Mergers & Acquisitions, (Fried Frank), December 5, 2018
4. WorleyParsons' $3.3 Billion Acquisition of Jacobs Energy, Chemicals, and Resources Business - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Wachtell Lipton; Fried Frank), December 5, 2018
5. Resolution Life's AUS$3.3 Billion Acquisition of AMP Life - Global Legal Chronicle (press release), (Debevoise & Plimpton), December 5, 2018

1. Clifford Chance advises mobile gaming company iDreamSky on Hong Kong IPO, Clifford Chance, December 6, 2018
2. Clifford Chance advises abcfinance on the acquisition of G.R. Factoring, Clifford Chance, December 6, 2018
3. NAIC Report: 2018 Fall National Meeting, Willkie Farr: Publications, December 5, 2018
4. FTI Consulting, Inc. $550 Million Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, Davis Polk, December 5, 2018
5. Kasowitz Files Lawsuit on behalf of Genting Malaysia against Fox and Disney, Seeking Over $1 Billion in Damages, Kasowitz, December 5, 2018
6. McNees Chairman Emeritus to Serve as PA Chamber Board Chair, McNees Wallace, December 5, 2018
7. Cahill Represents Underwriters in Secondary Common Stock Offering of Intelsat S.A., Cahill Gordon, December 5, 2018
8. Cahill Represents Underwriter in Secondary Public Offering for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Cahill Gordon, December 5, 2018
9. Proskauer Advises on NHL’s Expansion to Seattle, Proskauer Rose, December 5, 2018
10. Minerva Tender Offer, Davis Polk, December 5, 2018
11. Insurance Journal Interviews Stewart on Insurance for the Cannabis Industry, Wilson Elser, December 5, 2018
12. Insurance Business America Interviews Stewart on Legalization of Recreational Cannabis, Wilson Elser, December 5, 2018
13. Proskauer Advises on NHL’s Expansion to Seattle, Proskauer: New York, December 5, 2018
14. Wealth Management Update, Proskauer: New York, December 5, 2018
15. Shearman & Sterling Advises on Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan to City of San Diego, Shearman & Sterling, December 5, 2018
16. White & Case Advises Banks on Kazakhstan's Debut Issuance of Euro-denominated Bonds, White & Case, December 5, 2018
17. Kasowitz Obtains Preliminary Injunction in Bleecker Street Real Estate Matter, Kasowitz, December 5, 2018

1. Laurel Gift Joins the Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Schnader Harrison, December 5, 2018
2. John P. Falco Quoted in ACA Insight Article, 'Examiners Will Target Certain Types of Mutual Funds, ETFs and Their Advisers', Pepper Hamilton, December 5, 2018
3. U.S. Airlines Face A Critical Legislative And Regulatory Test In 2019, Cozen O’Connor, December 5, 2018
4. D.C. Council Bill looks to unmask individuals behind all LLCs, Cozen O’Connor, December 5, 2018
5. Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment In Favor of Secondary Market Buyers on Breach of Contract Claim [Alert], Cozen O’Connor, December 5, 2018
6. English Court Considers if U.S. Controlled Marine Insurers Must Pay Claim in Light of Sanctions [Alert], Cozen O’Connor, December 5, 2018
7. Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Former EPA Senior Counsel Marcia Mulkey to its Utility, Environmental & Energy Practice, Cozen O’Connor, December 5, 2018
8. Missing Participants and Fiduciary Responsibilities: A Risk for TPAs, Drinker Biddle, December 5, 2018
9. Dechert Announces One Of Its Largest Partner Promotions Rounds, Dechert, December 5, 2018

1. Bracewell’s London Office Honored as Legal Services Provider of the Year at 2018 Petroleum Economist Awards, Bracewell Law, December 6, 2018
2. Akin Gump Advises DEA in Acquisition of Sierra Oil & Gas in Mexico, Akin Gump, December 5, 2018
3. Haynes and Boone Adopts, Gives to Angels for 10th year, Haynes and Boone, December 5, 2018
4. Haynes and Boone Represents Corporación POK in Cross-Border Sale, Haynes and Boone, December 5, 2018
5. Locke Lord Elects 7 New Partners Across 5 Offices; 30 Percent ‎of Those Promoted Are Diverse, Locke Lord Edwards, December 5, 2018
6. Locke Lord Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Diversity and ‎Inclusion and Family-Friendly Focus With Elections of Kyle Davis ‎and Tara Trifon as Partners, Locke Lord Edwards, December 5, 2018
7. T&K Partners Named Among Most Influential Leaders in North Texas by D CEO, Thompson & Knight, December 5, 2018
8. Katie Coleman Quoted in Houston Chronicle on Texas Power Company Prices, Thompson & Knight, December 5, 2018

1. US Manufacturers Ask FTC to Crack Down on False ‘Made in America’ Claims, Arent Fox, December 5, 2018
2. Q&A: ITC Disputes, Finnegan Henderson, December 5, 2018
3. SFO - First 100 Days With the New Director, WilmerHale, December 5, 2018
4. Treasury Select Committee Evidence Session on Economic Crime, WilmerHale, December 5, 2018
5. DOJ Tells Tech Companies to Develop “Responsible Encryption”, WilmerHale, December 5, 2018
6. The FCA's First Annual Financial Crime Survey Results, WilmerHale, December 5, 2018
7. Proskauer Advises on NHL’s Expansion to Seattle, Proskauer: Washington, December 5, 2018

1. 2 Akerman Partners Jump to Greenberg Traurig - Yahoo Sports, (Greenberg Traurig), December 6, 2018

1. Fashion Law Newsletter - December 2018, K & L Gates, December 6, 2018
2. Christé Spiers Joins Womble Bond Dickinson as Baltimore/Wilmington Client Services Director, Womble Bond Dickinson, December 5, 2018
3. 2020 Global Low Sulfur Fuel, K & L Gates, December 5, 2018
4. Jacey Skinner, Former GC for Utah Governor, Joins Ballard Spahr, Ballard Spahr, December 5, 2018
5. Wealth Management Update, Proskauer: Boca Raton, December 5, 2018
6. Michelle Lee Flores Clarifies Misconceptions Arising from Legalization of Recreational Cannabis with Boston Globe, Akerman Senterfitt, December 5, 2018
7. Greenberg Traurig advises open source platform Camunda on series A financing of EUR 25 million, Greenberg Traurig, December 5, 2018
8. Lloyd’s List top maritime lawyer of 2018 awarded to head of Reed Smith’s global Shipping Group, Reed Smith, December 5, 2018

1. Marlin acquires MOBI, will merge with Tangoe - PE Hub (blog), (Ice Miller), December 5, 2018

1. Responding To National Security Letters That Ask For Personal Information., Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Thought Leadership, December 6, 2018
2. The Adviser: A Quarterly Update for Private Funds – December 2018, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Thought Leadership, December 6, 2018
3. Securities and Corporate Governance Update – December 2018, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Thought Leadership, December 6, 2018
4. The Black Box: Proposition 65 Considerations for the Food & Beverage Industry, Dorsey & Whitney, December 5, 2018
5. Women in Corporate Leadership Forum, Dorsey & Whitney, December 5, 2018
6. Informed Employer: December 5, 2018, Ice Miller, December 5, 2018
7. Proposed Changes to H-1B Visa Cap Process, Ice Miller, December 5, 2018
8. Request Resale Certificates Rather than Roll the Dice, Husch Blackwell Sanders, December 5, 2018
9. EPA to Seek Stakeholder Input on National Nutrient Strategy, Michael Best, December 5, 2018
10. Anderson Patents Herself as Firm’s Go-To Leader, Michael Best, December 5, 2018
11. Antoine Martin in Agra Alimentation, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Thought Leadership, December 5, 2018
12. Bob Driscoll on fallout from Corsi negotiating with Mueller, McGlinchey Stafford, December 5, 2018
13. Foley Gardere Partner Camarena Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Mexico 2019, Foley Gardere, December 5, 2018
14. Negotiating Payment Processing Agreements, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Thought Leadership, December 5, 2018
15. Robert Musiala speaks at Blockland Solutions Conference in Cleveland, Baker Hostetler, December 5, 2018
16. Steven A. Block, Former Federal Prosecutor and Top Deputy to Cook County Stateu2019s Attorney Joins Thompson Hine, Thompson Hine: Press Releases, December 5, 2018
17. Ice Miller Announces 13 Attorneys Named 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, Ice Miller, December 5, 2018
18. Attorney Allyson Emley Joins Ice Miller, Ice Miller, December 5, 2018
19. Four Dickinson Wright Attorneys Named to 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Dickinson Wright, December 5, 2018
20. Five Dickinson Wright Attorneys Named to 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, Dickinson Wright, December 5, 2018
21. Dickinson Wright Organized and Hosted the 11th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference in Toronto, Dickinson Wright, December 5, 2018
22. Thomas E. Walker, Jr. Joins Jones Walker, Jones Walker, December 5, 2018
23. 27 Benesch Attorneys Named 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers; 15 Named Ohio Rising Stars, Benesch, December 5, 2018
24. Benesch mentioned in Crain's Cleveland | "Blockland conference aims to position Cleveland as a blockchain leader", Benesch, December 5, 2018
25. Joe Gross featured in Attorney at Law Magazine | "Joe Gross: Proud to Serve", Benesch, December 5, 2018
26. Kathryn Clausing, Di Fu and Christopher Letkewicz mentioned in Crain’s Chicago People on the Move, Benesch, December 5, 2018
27. December Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, Husch Blackwell Sanders, December 5, 2018
28. President Trump Holds Off on Increase of Section 301 Tariffs, Husch Blackwell Sanders, December 5, 2018

1. Perkins Coie Moves San Diego Office, Perkins Coie, December 5, 2018

VENDOR NEWS

Legal Vendor / Consultant News

1. XDD Acquires Leading AI Automation Software Company, Esquify, Further Optimizing the Company’s Managed Review Service Offering, Xact Data Discovery, December 5, 2018