K&L Gates and Bell Boyd may merge

Image via WikipediaThe merger, to be completed in early 2009, would create a 2,000-lawyer firm. In an interview, K&L Gates Chairman Peter J. Kalis said Bell Boyd was an especially attractive partner because of its well-known investment management and intellectual property practices.

See article at Am Law: K&L Gates, Bell Boyd Consider Merger

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Podcasting Legal Guide
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Libel And Related Lawsuits Against Bloggers
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