Division

Key Partner Shift at CQTD: Brazilian Law Firm Strengthens Labor Division with High-Profile Addition from Machado Meyer

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Brazilian law firm Chicarino, Quaresma, Tanaka & Dias (CQTD) Advogados is strengthening its labor division by incorporating a notable new partner from Machado Meyer Advogados, a highly regarded firm known for its elite legal services. The new partner, who boasts extensive experience in labor law, will join CQTD Advogados as a name partner, signaling a significant enhancement in the firm’s capabilities in this domain. The addition of a partner from such a prestigious background is viewed as a strategic move by CQTD Advogados as it aims to fortify its position … Read more

Faegre Drinker Strengthens Legal Front, Welcomes New Partner from Greenberg Traurig to Boost Product Liability Division

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San Francisco, California – The law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP announced the recruitment of a new partner to its San Francisco office, bolstering its capabilities in managing product liability and mass torts cases. The new partner, who previously served at Greenberg Traurig LLP, brings a wealth of experience and expertise that is expected to strengthen Faegre Drinker’s position in complex legal disputes. The move signals Faegre Drinker’s intent to enhance its service offerings in a practice area that involves significant consumer safety and corporate compliance issues. Product liability and mass torts are … Read more

Chilean Firm Prieto Advances Two New Counsel in Criminal Law and Disputes Division

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Santiago, Chile — The Chilean law firm Prieto has recently advanced its legal team by promoting María Jesús Becerra and Agustín Prado to the position of counsel, a move that notably strengthens its criminal law and disputes practice groups. This enhancement within the firm highlights a strategic commitment to growth and expertise in these key legal areas. Prieto, renowned in Chile for its comprehensive service offerings, has been expanding its influence in the legal sphere, particularly in sectors that demand highly specialized knowledge such as criminal law and dispute resolution. The promotion of Becerra and … Read more

Ex-LAPD Officer Wins $4.5 Million in Settlement Over Claims of Widespread Overtime Fraud in Metro Division

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Los Angeles, California — A former Los Angeles Police Department officer has been awarded $4.5 million following a lawsuit where he claimed to have been sidelined after reporting overtime fraud within the department’s Metro Division. The ex-officer, Malcolm Thomas, alleged that he faced severe backlash for whistleblowing, a decision which he asserts ultimately led to his undue departure from the force. This legal victory casts a stark light on the internal struggles within one of the nation’s most prominent police departments. The Metro Division, known for handling some of the city’s most sensitive and complex … Read more