Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges

Family Law | News

Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges

By Amanda O'Brien

The firm stands accused of failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client information. Read More

Government | Analysis

Meet the Lawyers Working for Kamala Harris' Campaign

By Abigail Adcox

Lawyers associated with firms such as Covington, Perkins Coie, Wilmer, Jenner & Block and Munger Tolles have all landed roles in her campaign. Read More

International - United Kingdom | News

Clifford Chance Amsterdam Partner Bas Boris Visser Dies Unexpectedly

By Linda A. Thompson

Bas Boris Visser, the firm's global head of innovation, had served as Amsterdam managing partner twice over the course of his long career at the U.K. firm. The announcement of his death came just days after Clifford Chance lost another partner, Christopher Morvillo, who was with billionaire client Mike Lynch when his yacht sank off the coast of Sicily in a freak storm. Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

Sidley Offers Associates 'Managing' Titles. Why Isn't It Catching On?

By Patrick Smith

Management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza said Sidley has seen 869 attorneys pass through its Built to Lead development program so far and that the internal reviews were "extremely positive." Read More

Judges

Maryland Supreme Court Cites 'Wide-Ranging and Pervasive Nature' of Violations in Explaining Why It Removed New Judge From Bench

By Marianna Wharry

"In this case, Judge Ademiluyi's removal from office was the only disposition sufficient to protect the public's confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of [the] judiciary and ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," Maryland Supreme Court Justice Shirley M. Watts wrote. Read More

Criminal Law | News

'Remarkable Fall From Grace:' Tom Girardi Found Guilty of Wire Fraud

By Amanda Bronstad

A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated for less than five hours before issuing their verdict at about 11:30 a.m. Read More