Skadden represented Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, former chief executive of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, in the dismissal of billions of dollars of claims brought against Porsche and two of its former officers and directors by several dozen hedge funds alleging misrepresentations and market manipulation in connection with Porsche’s attempted takeover of Volkswagen AG.
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In further support of its client-driven business focus, the national law firm LeClairRyan has announced the establishment of a Rochester, N.Y. office through the addition of former Nixon Peabody attorneys and staff who will expand upon the firm’s capabilities in intellectual property, bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. This move bolsters LeClairRyan’s current IP, bankruptcy and litigation practices, while also creating opportunities for clients of the firm nationally.
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McGuireWoods LLP announced today that it has completed its planned agreement to combine operations with the Houston, Texas-based firm of Nickens Keeton Lawless Farrell & Flack LLP (Nickens Keeton). In addition to officially opening the firm’s first Houston office, McGuireWoods is also announcing the establishment of a presence in Austin, Texas, and welcoming several new partners in the insurance and energy industries.
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