Bolstering

Veteran Attorney Joins Shook Hardy & Bacon, Bolstering Chicago Office Expertise in Mass Tort and Commercial Disputes

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Chicago, Ill. — Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP has bolstered its Chicago office with the hiring of a veteran attorney specializing in mass tort cases and commercial disputes. With nearly four decades of experience, this new addition aims to enhance the firm’s capacity to serve a diverse clientele. The attorney, whose name has not yet been disclosed, brings extensive legal expertise in handling complex cases, which is crucial for Shook Hardy & Bacon as they continue to strengthen their presence in the competitive legal landscape of Chicago. This strategic hire reflects the firm’s commitment to … Read more

Legal Powerhouses Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Team, Bolstering Litigation and Dispute Leadership

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has bolstered its Chicago office with the addition of two highly regarded litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The duo will lead the office’s Litigation and Disputes team, focusing on a mix of product liability, consumer disputes, environmental issues, and mass tort litigation. Previously part of the founding team at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, another litigation-focused Chicago firm, Lee and Casmere bring with them a wealth of experience. Over their careers, they have managed complex legal challenges across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, … Read more

Federal Judge Extends Hold on Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze, Bolstering States in Legal Battle Over Fiscal Policies

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In a significant legal move that marks the latest in a series of contentious federal funding policies under the Trump administration, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell on Friday issued a preliminary injunction halting the administration’s efforts to suspend federal funds. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen states challenging the lawfulness and effects of the proposed funding freeze. Judge McConnell’s ruling prohibits the federal government from any actions that could be seen as pausing, halting, or terminating states’ promised funding while legal proceedings continue. His ruling underscored the … Read more

Top Litigator Kimberley Branscome Joins Paul, Weiss in Los Angeles, Bolstering Firm’s Product Liability Expertise

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Los Angeles – In a significant move for the legal industry, Kimberley Branscome, a distinguished product liability and mass torts trial attorney, has recently joined the ranks of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a partner in their Los Angeles litigation department. This new appointment marks a key phase in Branscome’s illustrious legal career. Formerly holding leadership positions as office managing partner at Dechert LLP and partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Branscome brings extensive experience to her new role. She is noted for her expertise in managing complex litigation cases across various sectors, including … Read more