Michael Mongan, a former Merrick Garland clerk, too, succeeds Edward DuMont as California's top state appellate lawyer.      

Brownstein Hyatt is continuing its push for a greater share of federal lobbying revenues, reporting that it out-earned Akin Gump last quarter for the first time.      

Amazon filed its request last week in Oberdorf v. Amazon requesting a fresh look at the case, saying the latest ruling in the case could have wide-ranging implications for online retailers in Pennsylvania.      

Rizwan Qureshi is rejoining Reed Smith again, this time as a partner.      

The giant Brazilian conglomerate J&F Investimentos dropped its case against the firm with prejudice, according to a filing, and "without payment," according to Baker McKenzie.       

“I knew him as a very concerned person," said Marty Lipton, "not just about law enforcement, but about the issues that affect our society. He was a voice for reason. He was a voice for democracy. And he was a great patriot.       

As Silicon Valley technology companies face increasing government scrutiny, Big Law firms are looking for experienced white-collar lawyers to expand their representation of tech clients.       

The outcome has major implications for U.K. firms planning their post-Brexit strategies, as many upped the number of Irish-qualified lawyers. But can those lawyers practice Irish law from their London offices?