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White House Nominates D.C. Superior Court Special Counsel to the Bench

March 21, 2012 22:06

Rainey Ransom Brandt, a longtime special counsel to the chief judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court, was nominated today by President Barack Obama for a judgeship on that court. Brandt is special counsel to Superior Court Chief Judge...Rainey Ransom Brandt, a longtime special counsel to...

Steptoe Adds White House Aide to its Energy Practice in D.C.

March 21, 2012 19:30

A former special assistant to President Barack Obama has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s energy and transportation practice in Washington, the firm announced Tuesday. Bizunesh “Biz” Scott advised Obama and his cabinet on appointees to various agencies. Before becoming special...A former special...

Bass, Berry & Sims Boosts IP Litigation Practice in D.C.

March 20, 2012 18:16

Bass, Berry & Sims has added a lateral attorney to its Washington office, the firm announced Tuesday. Terry Clark, formerly a partner at Harness, Dickey & Pierce, joins Bass Berry as a member. Clark said in an interview that before...Bass, Berry & Sims has added a lateral attorney to its...

Rejected Law Professor Applicant Prevails Over Motion to Dismiss

March 14, 2012 19:11

Updated at 3:13 p.m. Nicholas Spaeth, the former North Dakota attorney general suing a group of law schools for age discrimination, scored a win yesterday from U.S. District Judge Ellen Huvelle. Huvelle denied (PDF) Georgetown University Law Center's motion to...Updated at 3:13 p.m. Nicholas...

Former Verizon Official Moves to Hunton & Williams's IP Practice in D.C.

March 13, 2012 19:04

The former vice president and associate general counsel of Verizon’s intellectual property department has joined the Washington office of Hunton & Williams, the firm announced Monday. Leonard Suchyta joins the firm as counsel, where he will focus on intellectual property...The former vice president...