In the past MDN has highlighted the great work done by the Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) law firm, most recently just last month (see Updated List of Proposed Laws in PA-OH-WV Affecting Marcellus/Utica). Researchers at the law firm issue a quarterly legislative action update looking at bills and laws previously voted on, and new bills/laws introduced, affecting the oil and gas industry in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Very impressive. So we were saddened to learn that Norton Rose Fulbright is closing its Marcellus/Utica office in Pittsburgh, with plans to cover the region from its other offices (see Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright Closing Pittsburgh Marcellus Office). They announced two remaining attorneys in the Pittsburgh office–Amy Barrette and Jeremy Mercer–will relocate to NRF’s Washington, DC office. Not so fast! Yesterday another large energy law firm in Pittsburgh, Blank Rome, announced Barrette and Mercer are joining their firm instead, and staying put in Pittsburgh…
