Andrew Iyer, Ince & Co.’s global energy and offshore practice group head, has resigned from the law firm following a period of suspension for what the firm, in a statement, called “irregular financial behaviour.” Ince described the matter as “an isolated” issue that does not involve any other partner or staff member. The firm confirmed that the authorities have been notified and that Iyer is cooperating with the investigation.

The claim of a former client of Constantine Cannon that the law firm excessively billed for legal fees is moving forward. The decision by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Carol Edmead came in what began as a lawsuit by the firm to recover $359,000 in unpaid legal bills from the family of Howard L

Baker Botts associates are learning this week about potential changes to their pay and bonus packages that become effective Jan. 1, 2011, says Maria Boyce, partner-in-charge of the firm’s Houston office. The firm is moving associates from lockstep promotions and pay to a merit-based system, she says

A malpractice lawsuit by a bankrupt outdoor furniture distributor against DLA Piper has been removed to federal court. Joseph DelGreco & Co. sued DLA in Manhattan Supreme Court, claiming the firm’s negligence financially damaged the company and pushed it into bankruptcy.

Hughes Hubbard & Reed on Tuesday said it has added an antitrust partner from Howrey in New York. The hiring of Ethan Litwin will allow Hughes Hubbard to expand in antitrust and add support to what the firm said is a growing international transactional practice.