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Akin Gump Continues to Expand its Legal Team with the Addition of a Financial Restructuring Lawyer from Paul Hastings

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New York, NY – Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading global law firm, has once again tapped into the talent pool at Paul Hastings LLP to bolster its financial restructuring team. The addition of a highly skilled lawyer aims to strengthen Akin’s capabilities in handling complex corporate reorganization cases. The new hire, whose identity has not been disclosed, brings a wealth of experience in handling financial restructuring matters. This move underscores Akin’s commitment to expanding its expertise in this area and providing top-notch legal services to its clients. Financial restructuring involves assisting … Read more

Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston Team, Enhancing their Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort Practice

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HOUSTON, TX – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has recently added litigator Justin VandenBout as a partner to their Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout, who previously worked at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings with him a diverse range of litigation experience, specializing in commercial litigation, product liability, insurance coverage, and mass tort cases. He has represented clients on both sides of legal disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States, demonstrating his ability to handle a wide array of cases. VandenBout’s expertise and dedication to his clients have earned … Read more

Tragedy Strikes Las Vegas Law Firm: Lawyer Opens Fire During Deposition, Fatally Shooting Former Daughter-in-Law and Fellow Attorney

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LAS VEGAS, NV – A tragic incident unfolded at a law firm in Las Vegas on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. According to sources familiar with the investigation, a lawyer opened fire during a deposition, killing his former daughter-in-law and a fellow attorney. The deposition was for his son, whom he had been representing. The shooter, who was also the father of the deceased daughter-in-law, eventually turned the gun on himself. The son, fortunately, survived the ordeal. Authorities have described the shooting as targeted and domestic-related. The incident took place at … Read more

The Former Rugby Lawyer Making Waves in the World of Private Credit

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SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Weightman, a former rugby lawyer from Australia, is making waves in the world of private credit with his audacious recruitment of more than 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings. This move has already sparked litigation and is transforming Weightman’s nascent investment business, Corinthia Global Management. However, Weightman’s tactics show similarities to his earlier career as a lawyer in Australian rugby league, where he poached disaffected sports stars during the “Super League war.” Weightman’s success in attracting a whole team of private credit experts from Barings highlights the importance of having … Read more