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Lateral Hiring Softens In Q3 As Partner Moves Slow

By Xiumei Dong

After a brief period of stability in the second quarter, lateral recruitment at law firms has softened once more in the third quarter of 2024, particularly in the hiring of partner candidates, according to recent data from legal data company Firm Prospects LLC.

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    Milbank LLP Lands Departing SEC Enforcement Chief Grewal

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    Holtec Sues Former GC Over Alleged Embezzlement Scheme

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    California Pulse

    Outgoing NCSC Prez Talks Transparency, Checks & Balances

    Mary McQueen, who is retiring after more than 20 years as president of the National Center for State Courts, joined Law360 Pulse for a conversation about transparency and safety in the courts and her legacy at the organization.

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    California Pulse

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    California Pulse

    White House Alum To Co-Lead Regulation At Lewis Brisbois

    Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has tapped an attorney with deep experience across multiple government positions, including serving in the White House Office of Management and Budget, to co-chair its administrative law and regulatory practice.

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    California Pulse

    Biotech Biz's GC Departs; In-House Atty To Fill Post For Now

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    Modern Lawyer

    Mayer Brown Gains NY Corporate Atty From Freshfields

    Mayer Brown LLP announced this week that its corporate and securities group has added a New York-based attorney from Freshfields.

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