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Skadden's UK Corporate Co-Head Returns to A&O Shearman
George Knighton, who had spent all his career at Allen & Overy prior to his move to Skadden, is returning to the firm six ...
Preliminary Injunction Denied in Bryant Park Grill Case; SCAR Hearing Officer Decisions Under Scrutiny: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest
Scott Mollen discusses “Ark Restaurants Corp. v. Bryant Park Corporation,” and “Heredia v. The Assessor of The Incorporated Village of Freeport.” ...
Skadden Heavy Hitter Returns to A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman has significantly bolstered its corporate practice, welcoming back current Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & ...
What New Opportunities? Brand Yourself
Getting out there can help your career. Visibility outside the four walls of your company creates, over time, a personal ...
Cybersecurity Under the Microscope: What the SEC’s 2025 Exam Priorities and Reg S-P Updates Mean for Private Fund Managers
In a fast-evolving regulatory landscape, private fund managers are facing heightened scrutiny over their cybersecurity practices. The SEC Division of Examinations' 2025 Exam Priorities, released ...
Trump's FCC Making Disavowal of DEI a Litmus Test for Merger Approvals
Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized Verizon for giving in to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr's demands. "This ...
Litigators Use Gaslighting Theme to Win Federal Jury Verdict
Litigators with Poole Huffman have convinced a federal jury to award a $917,000 verdict against a defendant accused of ...
Bird & Bird's New Saudi Office Targets Tech Sector to Bridge Legal Services Gap
With demand for tech-focused legal services outpacing local supply, Bird & Bird sees a strategic opportunity to bring its ...
The Long Tail of Defiance: What the Administration’s Executive Orders Mean for Law Firm Leaders
Even for firms not (yet) in the crosshairs, the challenge is real: How do leaders effectively weigh their options, balance ...
Landlord Liable for Tripping Hazard Despite Tenant's Prior Acknowledgment, State Appellate Court Rules
"While there was no dispute that the plaintiff saw that the platform had been removed when she returned from work during ...
Bankruptcy Court: Prepetition Waiver of Automatic Stay Is Not Automatically Enforceable
In the case of In re DJK Enterprises, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois (the court) held that a ...
How AI Complicates Trademark Protection In the Digital Age
While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a concerning trend emerging: an increasing number of disputes that are based on mimicry of distinctive brand identities without permission.