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Ex-Lewis Brisbois Partners Ousted Over Racist, Sexist Emails

Two ex-Lewis Brisbois partners were pushed out of the boutique they started after their former firm released racist, sexist and antisemitic emails the partners wrote while employed there.

This Week in Chancery Court: Redbox, Chicken Soup Records Trial

Media company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc.’s 2022 acquisition of the video rental kiosk operator Redbox Entertainment Inc. raised eyebrows among both companies’ investors, leading to lawsuits in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking more information about the deal. One of those books-and-records claims goes to trial this week.

Treasury Guidance Limits Investor Options, Ex-CFIUS Lawyer Says

A US Treasury panel that reviews transactions for security risks has new guidance that makes it harder for investors to quickly finance deals, an ex-department attorney said.

Biden’s Clamp on China Security Reviews Frustrates Deal Seekers

The US-China deals market has soured as geopolitical tensions embolden Washington to closely scrutinize foreign investors and their ties to Beijing.

Clifford Chance Launches Houston Office With 10-Partner Team

Clifford Chance is opening an office in Houston with a 10-partner team focused on energy infrastructure transactions, including seven hires from competitor law firms.

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Law firm partners in Big Law earn a lot of money, but just how much they make can vary widely. Whether it's equity or non-equity or merit versus lockstep, this video explains what goes into determining the size of those paychecks at elite law firms.

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