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Daily Beast Dewey, MoFo, Pillsbury, Cleary, Davis Wright: Business of LawBusinessWeekThe law firm is preparing to liquidate its UK office, two people familiar with the situation said. The London office appointed a committee including restructuring lawyer Mark Fennessy and banking lawyer Bruce Johnston to review its options to wind down …As Dewey Turmoil Deepens, Top [...]

10 Legal Business Practices Of Dubious EthicsSan Francisco ChronicleMarsal's response puts a spotlight on the legal yet unsavory behavior that has become common practice on Wall Street and in executive suites. SEE: 4 History-Making Wall Street Crooks Lipstick on a Pig Vs. Honest Advice Perhaps nothing better … View full post on legal – Google [...]

Mongolia Discussing Law To Cap Investment By Foreign State-Owned Firms In …Fox BusinessSINGAPORE – The Mongolian parliament is discussing a law that will cap investment by foreign state-owned firms in strategic assets, according to people familiar with the situation, a move that could potentially derail Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.'s bid …and more » View full [...]

M&A Dropped Sharply in First Quarter, according to Thomson Reuters Business …ReutersM&A Dropped Sharply in First Quarter, according to Thomson Reuters Business Law Advisor Current conditions suggest activity may pick up in coming months Eagan, Minn., Apr. 27, 2012 – Global M&A activity fell sharply in the first quarter, according to …and more » View full [...]

Bloomberg Why Arizona's Controversial Immigration Law Is Bad For BusinessForbesWhether or not the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's controversial immigration law, the bill is bad news for business leaders and entrepreneurs. WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 24: Russell Pearce (R), sponsor of the controversial immigration law Arizona SB 1070, …Arizona Businesses Brace for Pain Over Immigration RulingBloombergArizona [...]

Shrinking legal giant sheds big block of spaceCrain’s New York BusinessTroubled Dewey & LeBoeuf has tapped Newmark Grubb Knight Frank to sublease up to about 160000 square feet at the law firm's headquarters at 1301 Sixth Ave., sources say. By Theresa Agovino @theresaagovino Deeply troubled law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf has …and more » View full [...]

Kansas City Star John Arensmeyer column: Health care law good for small businessWisconsin Rapids TribuneBut with the health care law under fire in the Supreme Court, it's worth noting that excessive rate hikes are exactly what the Affordable Care Act aims to remedy. If the legislation is struck down, small business owners' coverage costs will [...]

New York Times Linklaters, Dewey, Sullivan, Akin Gump: Business of LawBusinessWeekBy Elizabeth Amon on April 23, 2012 Allens Arthur Robinson, a 190-year- old Australian law firm, and Linklaters LLP, a London-based firm with 2200 lawyers, agreed on an alliance to compete internationally with local firms that have grown after …Storied Law Firm Pitches Plan for [...]

The Atlantic Dewey, SFO's Alderman, Sullivan, Akin Gump: Business of LawBusinessWeekBy Elizabeth Amon on April 23, 2012 Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP is weighing options, including a pre-packaged bankruptcy, to avert the New York-based law firm's collapse after losing dozens of partners over several months, a person familiar with the matter …Storied Law Firm Pitches Plan [...]

Georgetown Law to offer business coursesWashington PostA new Georgetown Law program will offer management courses for business-minded lawyers seeking to help their firms and companies adapt to the changing demands of the legal market. Georgetown is the second law school after Harvard to offer an executive …and more » View full post on legal – Google [...]