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Kirkland Sets Sights on Expanding Legal Force in Philadelphia to Bolster Litigation Capabilities

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Philadelphia, PA – Leading global law firm Kirkland & Ellis is paving the way for significant expansion, setting its sights on Philadelphia to establish a strong litigation practice. The firm, recognized for its influential legal presence worldwide, has announced plans to recruit approximately 40 to 50 top-tier lawyers, along with administrative staff to populate its new office in the city’s bustling downtown. Kirkland’s decision underscores Philadelphia’s growing appeal as a hub for legal services, leveraging the city’s strategic East Coast location and its pool of legal talent. This move is aligned with the firm’s strategy … Read more

Luminary Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Appointed as Co-Heads of Litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Expanding Chicago Office

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of two nationally renowned litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The pair will lead the office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, and complex environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously helped establish the Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring a wealth of experience in managing high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ cases. Their expertise spans across numerous legal domains, including intellectual property, employment, labor law, and cryptocurrency, aside … Read more

Miura & Partners Strengthens U.S. Operations with New Seattle Office to Serve Expanding Japanese Business Interests

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Tokyo-based Miura & Partners is making strides in the U.S. market with the opening of a new office in Seattle, which comes shortly after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 2023. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the firm’s outreach on the West Coast, a key region for business between the U.S. and Japan. The establishment of the Seattle branch was primarily influenced by the increase in Japanese companies looking to expand their operations in the U.S. The firm, through Miura & Partners US, its strategic partner, intends to capitalize on this trend by … Read more

Trump Confronts Legal Challenge for Expanding Offshore Drilling Operations

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Former President Donald Trump faces a new lawsuit challenging his administration’s policy expansion of offshore oil and gas leasing. Environmental activists filed the lawsuit in a federal court, arguing the expansion endangers marine ecosystems and coastal communities while exacerbating climate change. The litigation contests the Trump administration’s push to open up vast stretches of U.S. waters to drilling, which had previously been off-limits. The focus is notably on the Arctic, Atlantic, and parts of the Pacific. These areas, environmentalists say, contain fragile marine habitats that are essential not only for marine biodiversity but also for … Read more