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Texas Associate Hiring Goes 'Gangbusters' In Booming Market

By Lynn LaRowe

Law firms have ramped up their rosters of litigation and corporate associates in Texas this year as they race to keep up with rising demand for legal services within the state's thriving economy, with more experienced attorneys having the edge in the competitive market.

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    Courts

    Former Eric Adams Prosecutor Joins Clement & Murphy

    Clement & Murphy PLLC on Monday announced the hiring of Danielle Sassoon, a former acting United States attorney for the Southern District of New York who brought a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as a partner with the litigation boutique.

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    In-House

    Battery Startup Co. Adds Keller Postman Atty As Legal Chief

    A former top legal counsel during President Donald Trump's first term is leaving her private practice at Keller Postman LLC to join the legal department at energy startup Base Power Inc.

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    Legal Tech

    Legal Tech Giant Clio Raises $500M At $5B Valuation

    Major legal tech company Clio announced Monday it raised $500 million in a Series G funding round that values the company at $5 billion.

  • Daily Litigation

    'Extraordinary' NC Atty Janet Ward Black Dies At 66

    Prominent North Carolina personal injury attorney Janet Ward Black, who founded the Greensboro firm Ward Black Law, has died at 66.

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    Florida Pulse

    Midwest Firm Von Briesen Follows Clients' Needs To Florida

    Wisconsin-based von Briesen & Roper SC has made its way into the Florida market, following many of its Midwest clients' needs and opening up possibilities for growth in certain practice areas.

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    DC Pulse

    Cole Schotz Moves DC Office To K Street

    Months after planting a flag in the nation's capital, Cole Schotz PC has relocated to 1875 K Street NW, a move it says solidifies its presence in the D.C. market, according to a Monday announcement.

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    Courts

    DOJ Civil Veteran Joins Clyde & Co. In DC

    Clyde & Co. LLP announced Monday that it is growing its North American trial and defense team with a partner in Washington, D.C., who brings over a decade of experience handling civil matters for the U.S. Department of Justice.

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    California Pulse

    Disney's Top Lawyer Gets Contract Extension, New Title

    The Walt Disney Company has extended its top lawyer's contract into 2028 and changed his title to senior executive vice president, chief legal and global affairs officer, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  • California Pulse

    Trump Pardons Giuliani, Others Accused Of Election Crimes

    President Donald Trump has reportedly pardoned scores of lawyers accused of attempting to interfere in the 2020 election, including Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman and Sidney Powell, according to a social media post created by the president's pardon attorney, Ed Martin.

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    California Pulse

    Biopharmaceutical Co. Exelixis' GC Steps Down

    The longtime general counsel of biopharmaceutical company Exelixis Inc. abruptly stepped down Friday and was replaced by the company's senior vice president for intellectual property & licensing, according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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