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California Pulse
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Fake BigLaw Atty Duped Exec Into Wiring $55M, Co. Says
A German rubber product manufacturer is suing a California woman and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA in California federal court alleging a company employee was tricked into wiring more than $54.9 million to at least 18 bank accounts by a fraudster posing as both an Orion executive and a partner at Clifford Chance LLP.
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Tesla Defeats Sanctions Bid Over Atty's Mediation Appearance
A widow suing Tesla Inc. for the wrongful death of her late husband can't pursue sanctions against the automaker for allegedly wasting her time in mediation, a California federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Which GCs Sold Stock In Oct.? Broadcom, T-Mobile And More
Legal leaders at Broadcom Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and United Therapeutics Corp. got their treats before Halloween as they made significant stock sales in October that gave them multimillion-dollar paydays.
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Gordon Rees Unveils Silicon Valley Office, Its 11th In Calif.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP has opened its newest California office in Palo Alto, in an effort to strengthen the firm's presence in Silicon Valley by providing a "collaboration hub" for attorneys there and a new access point for local clients to connect with the firm's national platform.
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AN2 Therapeutics Elevates Top Atty To CLO, COO
AN2 Therapeutics Inc. announced that the company's chief legal counsel has been elevated to the roles of chief legal officer and chief operating officer, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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Polsinelli's New Shareholder Class One Of 'Most Diverse Ever'
Polsinelli has elevated 27 attorneys to shareholder — more than half of whom are women or members of other groups underrepresented in the legal profession, the firm announced Tuesday.
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It's Too Early To Say Gen AI Will Kill The Billable Hour
Recent surveys are — again — saying the billable hour is about to go the way of the dodo. This time the predictions forecasting the billable hour's impending doom are because of the rise of generative artificial intelligence in law firms.
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How The Patent System May Look After Trump's Return
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office during Donald Trump's first term as president focused on making the invalidation of patents more difficult, and attorneys say his second administration is likely to do the same following his projected reelection.
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The Firms With An Inside Track To A New Trump Admin
Law firms that have represented Donald Trump and the Republican Party on everything from personal legal woes to election-related lawsuits could see the risks of that work pay dividends as Trump is projected to secure a second term in office.
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Ex-Morgan Lewis Atty Unseats Progressive LA DA Gascón
Los Angeles and San Francisco voters delivered a blow to the progressive prosecution movement on Tuesday, with tough-on-crime candidate Nathan Hochman unseating incumbent LA County District Attorney George Gascón and incumbent San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins beating a prosecutor who once worked under Chesa Boudin's leadership.
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'Fat Leonard' Gets 15 Years For Navy Bribery Scheme
Leonard Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor and ex-fugitive known as "Fat Leonard" who led a sprawling bribery scheme that authorities say caused over $20 million in losses for the U.S. Navy, was sentenced Tuesday in California federal court to 15 years behind bars, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
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Feds Say Girardi's Behavior At Trial Shows He Is Competent
Prosecutors told a California federal judge on Tuesday that Tom Girardi should not receive a new trial following his conviction for misappropriating $15 million in client settlement funds, saying the disbarred attorney's arguments that he was not competent to stand trial are completely undercut by his behavior during the trial.
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Do Most In-House Attys 'Have One Foot Out the Door'?
Most in-house attorneys think they need to switch employers to advance their careers, according to a new report that warns legal leaders of an upcoming wave of attrition.
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McDermott Lands Pharma IP Attorney From DLA Piper In SF
McDermott Will & Emery LLP has added to its intellectual property group a former DLA Piper attorney who, a firm leader said, will strengthen the firm's litigation efforts in the life sciences space.
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Littler Adds To Litigation Bench With Ex-Fresno, Calif. Atty
Employment firm Littler Mendelson PC announced that a former deputy attorney for the City of Fresno joined the firm's office in the city, adding that his government along with employment law experience will help its employer clients.
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Retiring Kessler Topaz Leader Reflects On Legacy Of Growth
After leading Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP's evolution into a major player in plaintiff-side securities class actions, name partner David Kessler says he's reached the point where he can step away from the Philadelphia-area firm and enjoy a meaningful retirement after 28 years.
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ABA Tweaks Planned Changes To Law School Diversity Rules
The American Bar Association is revising the language of its diversity standards for law schools after its August decision to remove references to race, ethnicity and other identities in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision striking down affirmative action in higher education was met with pushback from legal professionals.
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Emerging Cos. Pro With SEC Background Returns To Latham
Latham & Watkins LLP is expanding its West Coast team, welcoming back an emerging companies expert who was a founding partner at Ketsal PLLC and worked for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and is now joining Latham as a partner in its San Francisco Bay Area offices.
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On The Ground: How Attorneys Safeguarded The Election
Attorneys worked tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in one of history's most contentious presidential contests.
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How General Counsel Can Help Offset Geopolitical Risks
Despite a belief among in-house attorneys that geopolitical risks are rising, most of 200 legal department leaders recently surveyed by the Association of Corporate Counsel stated their employers are planning to maintain or grow engagement with some of the riskiest countries, leading to a rising need for risk management policies, training and collaborative preparation.
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Attys At These Firms Donated The Most To Harris, Trump
Attorneys and staff at the country's largest law firms have donated more than 15 times as much money to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign as they have to former President Donald Trump's, federal election records show.
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Tesla Fights Sanctions Bid Over Atty's Mediation Appearance
Tesla Inc. has pushed back against a widow's sanctions bid over allegations a company in-house attorney appeared at a mediation in her wrongful death case despite lacking settlement authority, saying her attorneys improperly disclosed the contents of confidential mediation communications.
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Freshfields Boosts Capital Markets Team With Latham Atty
A partner with experience advising companies on capital markets transactions is joining Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, which has recently represented clients in life sciences deals totaling more than a billion dollars, the firm announced Monday.
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Guidewire's GC Sees FY 2024 Compensation Climb To $3.4M
The general counsel at insurance software company Guidewire earned nearly $1 million more in total compensation during fiscal year 2024 than a year earlier, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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Barnes & Thornburg Leadership Panel Debuts New Ohio Head
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is getting new leadership in Columbus, Ohio, the firm said as it announced its 2024-2025 management committee.