Wake Up Call: Hot Boston Market Spurs Firms to Seek Specialized Talent

• Pennsylvania-based Pepper Hamilton and Saul Ewing are among the latest out-of-town law firms to make significant lateral hires in Boston, as the area’s growing healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, and technology sectors, and a strengthening private equity sector, spur firms to expand in specific industry-focused practices. Todd Feinsmith, partner in charge of Pepper Hamilton’s Boston office, said that, with the city now a “buyers’ market” for clients, “To compete as a generalist in this market is going to be difficult.” ( American Lawyer )

• The American Bar Association said 13 Big Law firms, running from Akin Gump to Wiley Rein, have signed its seven-point pledge to target ...