Wake Up Call: Major Law Firms in China Act to Help Fight Virus’ Spread

In today’s column, Latham & Watkins entered the associates’ bonus race a little late. A litigation boutique formed by ex-McKool Smith partners won a $236 million patent verdict against two big rivals in its first trial; and major firms advised on deals aimed at getting regulators’ okay for AbbVie Inc.’s $63 billion acquisition of Allergan Plc.

• Leading off, as governments and international health organizations rushed yesterday to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed over 100 people in China, Big Law firms were were among multinational companies taking action to protect their employees in the country. American Lawyer ...