POLICE BRUTALITY
Dentons global CEO speaks out against racism in wake of George Floyd killing
Elliott Portnoy describes feelings of 'horror, disgust and sadness' as he joins senior legal figures in condemning killing
North America
LITIGATION
Product liability case filings in US federal courts reach eight-year high
Shook Hardy & Bacon and Weitz & Luxenberg top product liability firm rankings over last five years
LITIGATION
US Federal District Court case activity slows amid Covid-19 crisis, Lex Machina analysis finds
At least 287 cases filed this year were confirmed as a direct result of the pandemic
PARTNER HIRE
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Morrison & Foerster lands second New York M&A partner from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Homegrown partner Omar Pringle follows veteran Mitchell Presser out of UK magic circle firm
TEAM HIRE
Cozen O'Conner adds group of litigation lawyers from Akin Gump
Hires include partners Michael McTigue and Meredith Slawe, who will co-chair firm's class actions practice
PRIVACY
US company leaders admit value of data is tempting businesses to sidestep rules, survey finds
Survey shows 78% of respondents believe companies willing to take risks to unlock greater value despite privacy concerns
FAMILY LAW
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The court system has made enormous strides in shifting to remote-based hearings
Family lawyer Gretchen Beall Schumann is impressed by how New York's courts have adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
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O'Melveny & Myers elects Bradley Butwin as chair for third term
Partners give Butwin stamp of approval after failure of last year's talks with Allen & Overy
OFFICE OPENING
McDermott hires from three firms to open Atlanta office
Seven-lawyer team assembled from DLA Piper, Kasowitz Benson Torres and Jones Day
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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Orrick hires senior JP Morgan lawyer to lead diversity push
Duane Hughes will co-ordinate firm's work on $5m Move the Needle Fund to improve diversity