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Here's What to Do When Your Firm Is Mulling a Merger

By Zack Needles & Alaina Lancaster

In this week’s episode, Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles chats with Melinda Wallman, a London-based partner at recruiting firm Macrae about how mergers impact legal professionals’—and particularly diverse legal professionals’—careers. Read More

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Deal Watch: Debt Offerings Surge as Markets Begin to Turn

By Patrick Smith

“It is booming right now,” said Wachtell partner John Sobolewski of the liability management market. Read More

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IRobot's Top Lawyer Takes CEO Reins After Failed Amazon Merger

By Maria Dinzeo

Glen Weinstein will help stabilize iRobot now that it is retaining its independence. Resistance from European antitrust regulators scuttled Amazon's plan to buy it for $1.7 billion. Read More

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Debevoise Lands New National Security Practice Co-Head as Firm Eyes M&A Uptick

By Patrick Smith

Richard Sofield, a former senior DOJ attorney arriving from Vinson & Elkins, looks to help Debevoise in CFIUS matters, as national security issues bubble up in deal work. Read More

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London-Based Insurance Law Firm Kennedys Opens 10th US Office in Fort Lauderdale

By Alexander Lugo

“Incidents of marine and yacht and cargo issues have continued to rise," said managing partner Kristen Perkins, who is relocating from Miami with two associates and one special counsel. Read More

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Holland & Knight Picks Up Public Finance Duo From Greenspoon Marder

By Alexander Lugo

“It's great to be part of a larger public finance department so that we can share ideas, kick around issues and give each other input on things that apply to our practice area,” incoming Holland & Knight counsel Denise Ganz said. Read More

Civil Appeals

Broward Litigators Gear for Oral Arguments in Contract Fight With City

By Lisa Willis

The case pits residents against Hallandale Beach, which allegedly broke a contract in a manner detrimental to land values. Read More

Government

Akerman Scoops Up Former Miami-Dade Attorney to Chair Land Use Practice

By Alexander Lugo

Dennis Kerbel had been the chief of the Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office's zoning, land use and environment section since 2015. Read More

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