I stayed up all night revising this stupid Stock Purchase Agreement. The Partner in charge, who’s a classic angry-nerd-law-dick, gave me lots of detailed comments to incorporate into the agreement. He wrote them in red ink on the contract and said, “Make these changes, and get it out by midnight.” It’s like 9:00 p.m., and [...]
Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Drug busts have athletes sprinting, peddling and slugging their way through the legal system. Gold-medal sprinter Tim Montgomery was sentenced for dealing heroin, cyclist Tammy Thomas will serve six months for lying about steroid use, and Jose Consenco was held by immigration for returning from Mexico in possession of [...]
Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Looking to be the big winner in these bleak financial times? Maybe your firm’s competitor can help. “Firms with relatively strong balance sheets are hiring lawyers from competitors that are hurting from the dropoff in mergers, debt offerings and other staples of the legal business. In most cases, they’re [...]
Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: The son of a Democratic Tennessee State Representative has been indicted for hacking into Sarah Palin’s personal email account. The length that some kids go to impress their parents is amazing. [RTTNews] The man, the myth, the H. Rodgin “Rodge” Cohen. He’s Sullivan & Cromwell’s chairman and Wall Street’s [...]
Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: AIG gone wild. While markets plunge and after being allocated $85 billion from the Bailout Bill, AIG hosted a first-class retreat at a swanky resort and spa. Bankruptcy is rejuvenating. [Los Angeles Times] You gotta eat AND study for your bar exam. If you’re relying on a loan to [...]
Current title and employer? Senior Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles What is your particular role as a partner? I litigate business and regulatory cases and appeals for large hospital systems and other health industry providers. I am a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. I co-chair our appellate litigation practice [...]
