Palo Alto is in the midst of celebrating Earth Month, a program beginning March 23, which entails a new weekly focus on sustainable living and a speaker series beginning Thursday. The Earth Month organizers recently acknowledged the efforts of local businesses for their endeavors to make environmentally-friendly changes. One such business was the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Assistant General Counsel Mark Parnes explained that the firm began its environmental efforts about 10 years ago. Wison Sonsini has recently beagn purchasing recycled materials, nad have launched a ride-sharing program.

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Goodwin Procter has announced the recent additions of four new parters to its Los Angeles office. These new partners include: Eric R. Reimer, Elliot D. Hinds, Q. Scott Kaye and Marc A. Jones. All four join in the corporate practice group.

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Loeb & Loeb has announced their newly formed Emerging Media and Technology Practice Group. This national team will be served by 20 attorneys amongst the following three offices: New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Loeb & Loeb is already known for its counsel to the media and entertainment industry.

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Littler Mendelson plans to open an office in Birmingham. The San Francisco based law firm has decided to open an office in Birmingham to make a greater inpact in the Southeast. Including this new office, Littler Mendelson has more than 700 attorneys in 45 offices throughout the U.S.

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