In order to combine their branded U.S. companies, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., a U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company, and an affiliate of Apotex Inc., the largest Canadian pharmaceutical corporation, reached an agreement with Baker Donelson, a national law firm.

Sydney Drake, who brings expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation and regulatory compliance, is a welcome addition to Balch & Bingham’s Augusta office as an associate in the Litigation Practice.

Carrefour, an international retail firm, has received advice from BCLP regarding its long-term franchise deal with Hypercity retail in Nigeria.

When PLS Group Limited made its first offering of $600 million in total principal of 6.875% senior unsecured notes due in 2031, Sullivan & Cromwell provided advice. The offering’s proceeds will be utilized for both general business needs and the repayment of specific amounts under its senior secured revolving credit facility. The deal was the…

NBCUniversal successfully dismissed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $100 million defamation lawsuit pertaining to the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” thanks to a Gibson Dunn team. The New York Supreme Court is hearing a case called Sean Combs v. NBCUniversal Media et al. [PDF].

Dentons Advises AD Ports Group on AED 650 Million Warehouse Sale to Aldar Dentons has advised AD Ports Group on the sale of three warehouses located in KEZAD Logistics Park in Abu Dhabi to Aldar Properties for AED 650 million (US$177 million).

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. has hired intellectual property partner Jason M. Sobel in New York to lead the firm’s trademark, trade secrets and copyright practice.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced Wednesday that it has hired Katie Taylor as the firm continues to expand its capital structure solutions practice.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP has announced the hiring of Matt Rice as a litigation partner in its Nashville office. Rice, who serves as Tennessee’s chief appellate lawyer, brings significant government and appellate litigation experience to the firm’s growing disputes practice. His move marks a notable transition from public service to private practice at one of…

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced Thursday that it has hired the former global director of youth safety policy and leader of global youth litigation strategy at Meta Platforms Inc..