Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has strengthened its capabilities in the nonprofit sphere with the addition of Andrew M. Grumet as partner residing in the New York City office.

Mr. Grumet’s practice focuses on charitable giving and philanthropy and the representation of domestic and international tax-exempt organizations. His clients include domestic and international family foundations, public charities, museums, hospitals, religious organizations, trade associations and social welfare organizations. More >>

O’Melveny & Myers LLP advised Dealertrack Technologies, Inc., a leader in software solutions and services for automotive retailers, in its definitive merger agreement with Cox Automotive, Inc., a leading provider of digital marketing, wholesale, and e-commerce solutions across the automotive industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Cox Automotive will acquire Dealertrack in an all-cash transaction valued at US$4 billion or US$63.25 per share. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. More >>

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome Paul Zagar, M.D., to the Firm as a Partner in the Intellectual Property group in the Firm’s New York office. A former surgeon, Dr. Zagar concentrates his practice on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and medical devices. He joins the Firm on the heels of Blank Rome’s combination in Houston with 24 attorneys from the intellectual property law firm of Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri L.L.P, and the recent addition of intellectual property lawyer Aldo Noto as Partner in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office. More >>