Carey Olsen’s finance practice in the Cayman Islands hires new counsel
Offshore law firm Carey Olsen has expanded its finance practice in the Cayman Islands with the appointment of Dylan Wiltermuth, who has joined the firm as counsel. Wiltermuth is an experienced Cayman Islands lawyer who specialises in all aspects of…
The dirty little secret of law firm billing
By Steven J. Harper, From The Am Law Daily The Wall Street Journal’s front-page headline on billing rates this month tells only part of the story. “Legal Fees Cross New Mark: $1500 an Hour,” the Feb. 9 article announced, before listing…
Plaintiffs culled, but defect claims advance against GM
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal A federal judge in New York has allowed a consolidated consumer class action to go forward against General Motors Co. over its ignition switch recalls—although on a limited basis. U.S. District Judge…
