Wake Up Call: Law Firms Face Off Against Clients in Conflicts Case

• Dozens of major law firms are taking sides against their corporate clients in briefs linked to a court fight over whether firms should be able to represent clients with opposing interests, when matters are not related. In the case at hand, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton is appealing a court order to forfeit millions in fees to a client that refused to pay after learning that the firm had not disclosed it represented a plaintiff in the action, in another employment matter. ( The Recorder )

• King & Wood Mallesons China is reportedly in discussions to buy out the firm’s Dubai, Germany, Italy and ...