Wake Up Call: No One Questioned Backdated Checks at Dewey

Below is a list of the top news in the legal industry:

• “A former Dewey & LeBoeuf client relations manager Suzanna Sanchez testified Wednesday that partners at the now-defunct firm knew she was looking for backdated checks in order to meet year-end collections targets, but that few questioned the activity .” (American Lawyer)

•Herbert Smith Freehills announced plans to shutter its Abu Dhabi office , following decisions by Latham & Watkins, Baker Botts and Holland & Knight to shutter offices in the region. (American Lawyer)

•A Manhattan federal judge slashed Sheppard Mullin’s fees in its ...