In the AmLaw Daily interview with Cameron's attorneys -- Bonnie Eskenazi and Candace Carlo of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger, who have represented many Oscar winners over the years -- Dimitra Kessenides asked whether clients winning Oscars is beneficial for their attorneys: Carlo: Certainly it means stature, but for actors and directors of a certain stature, the [awards] don't necessarily translate into more roles, since they're already big names. [read post]

Wachovia is relying on David Boies and George Frampton, while Wells Fargo is represented by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz 's Paul Rowe and Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman's Eric Seiler.Wachovia and Wells Fargo intend to follow through with the deal, according to a statement released Sunday (5 October) by Wells Fargo.Late breaking news from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters say the Fed is now stepping in to attempt to bring City and Wells Fargo together to discuss and… [read post]

In January, Dimitra Kessenides wrote for Business Week: Why It’s Time for Big Law to ‘Adapt or Die’. [read post]