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Bill Targeting PE In Legal Sector Marks New Ethics Territory

By Emma Cueto

State lawmakers are stepping up efforts to restrict private equity investment in the legal sector, with a pending bill in Illinois representing the first attempt that goes beyond codifying existing ethics rules. But industry observers say the measure, passed in May and awaiting possible signature, could make firms less attractive to investors and might disrupt relationships with vendors.

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Man with calculator working out a percentage revenue increase Kennedys Hits £457M As North America Revenue Surges
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    California Pulse

    Law Firms Fuel Demand For Prime Office Space, Report Says

    By Christine DeRosa

    Law firm office leasing has started 2026 strong, with firms expanding their footprints and accelerating investments in artificial intelligence as other industries continue to reassess their workplace needs, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage Cushman & Wakefield.

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    Daily Litigation

    Former Lewis Brisbois Atlanta Leader Starts His Own Firm

    By Emily Johnson

    After leading Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP's Atlanta office for 17 years, Scott Masterson has started his own litigation law firm in Atlanta and says he wants to create a more flexible office culture, including office closures around holidays and the Masters.

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    Florida Pulse

    Skadden PE Co-Head Goes In-House As OceanSound's CLO

    By Madison Arnold

    A longtime Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP partner has moved to private equity firm OceanSound Partners to serve as a partner and chief legal officer.

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    California Pulse

    Disney Atty Reflects On 'Star Wars' Maker Deal, New Starz Job

    By Michele Gorman

    After taking part in Disney's transformational transactions for almost three decades, Jim Kapenstein marked his last day at the entertainment conglomerate Wednesday and prepared for his next role as the top lawyer at Starz. Law360 Pulse spoke with Kapenstein before he took the reins of the legal team at the TV network.

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    National Grid Attorney Among Picks For Mass. State Bench

    By Carolyn Muyskens

    Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced three new judicial nominees for the state's intermediate and lower courts on Wednesday, including a senior litigation attorney at National Grid.

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    California Pulse

    DLA Piper Hires Ex-Investment Co. GC In Palo Alto

    By Jack Rodgers

    DLA Piper has brought on an emerging growth and venture capital partner in Palo Alto, California, whose most-recent role was working as the first general counsel and chief commercial officer of an investment company.

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    In-House

    Albertsons GC Saw Compensation Rise $4M In 2025, To $10M

    By Sue Reisinger

    Despite fighting financial headwinds, the grocery chain Albertsons Companies paid its general counsel nearly $10.6 million in total compensation in 2025 — more than a $4 million increase over the previous year, according to a securities filing.

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    Daily Litigation

    Taft Amps Up Growing Denver Team With 3 Stinson Partners

    By Tracey Read

    Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP has landed its second major lateral group hire in Denver this year, with a trio of new partners joining from Stinson LLP.

  • Courts

    Ex-DOJ Antitrust Chief In Washington Joins King & Spalding

    By Matt Perez

    King & Spalding LLP announced Tuesday the hiring of the former chief of the Washington criminal section of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division for its business litigation practice group.

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    Mid-Law

    Next ABA International Ethics Chair Looks To Year Ahead

    By Emily Sawicki

    Rob Misey, incoming chair of the American Bar Association's International Ethics Committee, brings a passion for international dialogue to his new role, set to begin in September. Misey discussed his goals of initiating ethics conversations throughout the ABA and with counterparts overseas.

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