General Discussion - Boston - Page 20

Anne Elk · 11-02-2004, 12:04 PM

Any update on the Ropes/Fish rumors?

Just heard a rumor about Goodwin and MoFo, any truth to this?

Is there anybody left at Testa?

Anne Elk · 11-09-2004, 11:01 AM

Ropes & Gray to buy Fish & Neave Finally public. No news on whether or not they will meet the Wilmer Hale salaries.

Any news on Goodwin?

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 11-09-2004, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by Anne Elk
Ropes & Gray to buy Fish & Neave Finally public. No news on whether or not they will meet the Wilmer Hale salaries.

Any news on Goodwin?

How long does the Fish and Neave IP group remain named that? 6 months? 1 year?

I'd guess 1 day, except within the group, which will keep it a year before the marketing materials are changed to say "R&G's IP experience benefits from the extensive group of lawyers formerly with Fish and Neave"

Anne Elk · 11-09-2004, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
How long does the Fish and Neave IP group remain named that? 6 months? 1 year?

Fish & Neave is a good brand. My guess is they hold onto it until the value gets transferred to the Ropes & Gray name.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 11-09-2004, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
How long does the Fish and Neave IP group remain named that? 6 months? 1 year?

I'd guess 1 day, except within the group, which will keep it a year before the marketing materials are changed to say "R&G's IP experience benefits from the extensive group of lawyers formerly with Fish and Neave"

It'll be on everything for two to three years, then will begin coming off things a little bit at a time. The cycle they need to go through is a cycle where they drive home the association of the two names at at least two annual meetings of every trade association and every annual publication.

Anne Elk · 12-07-2004, 05:54 PM

According to the other board, the partners have voted to dissolve. There is also this article at the Boston Business Journal

ETA: Apparently their doors are closing on Friday! The magnificant 7 are headed to Bingham.

Boston.com article.

Annawan23 · 01-11-2005, 05:05 PM

Anyone know how much they pay at the Massachusetts Attorney General's office?

yadda yadda yadda · 01-11-2005, 05:41 PM

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Anyone know how much they pay at the Massachusetts Attorney General's office?

More than they pay at Testa.

Anne Elk · 01-12-2005, 01:21 PM

From today's Boston Herald

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He insisted that Testa would continue with this year's recruitment schedule. Twenty interns will join the firm over the summer, and at least 20 permanent first-year recruits will join in the Fall, he said.

What they will join remains to be seen. Associates are running an unofficial ``pool'' on when the firm will fold. Testa told the Herald exclusively last week that it was considering a radical downsizing - or ``reconfiguring on a smaller footprint'' - as one of the options being looked at.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 01-13-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Anne Elk
From today's Boston Herald

So what's the vote tonight at Testa - Merger or Dissolution?

Alex_de_Large · 01-13-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
So what's the vote tonight at Testa - Merger or Dissolution?

Wow, that blows.

Anne Elk · 01-13-2005, 01:46 PM

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Wow, that blows.

All the little birdies are saying dissolution. Everyone over there is actively looking for a job. My firm has been flooded with THT resumes from all levels. According to the Other Board, draft WARN Act notices have been found on THT's system.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 01-13-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by Anne Elk
All the little birdies are saying dissolution. Everyone over there is actively looking for a job. My firm has been flooded with THT resumes from all levels. According to the Other Board, draft WARN Act notices have been found on THT's system.

I've got to believe there are several firms that would like to merge, provided these folks can keep enough of them together to maintain the critical mass.

Testa was always a place that was more than the sum of its parts - the brand name and collective IP had value. I think they won't do as well if they don't stick together to some degree.

I have no idea what they are going to do, but don't trust the dissolution rumors from infirmation because they're on about their third or fourth go round.

Anne Elk · 01-13-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
I've got to believe there are several firms that would like to merge, provided these folks can keep enough of them together to maintain the critical mass.

Testa was always a place that was more than the sum of its parts - the brand name and collective IP had value. I think they won't do as well if they don't stick together to some degree.

I have no idea what they are going to do, but don't trust the dissolution rumors from infirmation because they're on about their third or fourth go round.

According to the articles, merging with Mintz isn't going to happen. Sources other than the Other Board are hinting at dissolution. We'll see what comes out tomorrow.

ETA: The cab driver I had tonight/this morning said there will be an announcement of dissolution tomorrow morning.

Anne Elk · 01-14-2005, 11:14 AM

According to a press release on the Testa website,

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At a meeting held this morning, the partners of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP reached a decision to wind up the business of the Firm and, ultimately, to dissolve it.

My cabbie was right. Wonder if it had anything to do with the fact that he was wearing a THT fleece vest.

ETA: Link to Boston Business Journal article