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ndia's Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has made a significant move in its growth strategy, hiring a seven-lawyer real estate transactions team from Luthra and Luthra Law Offices. Led by Vaibhav Suri, the team brings over 17 years of experience to CAM, with Suri having joined Luthra and Luthra as an associate in 2007 and becoming partner in 2016.

    This hire marks CAM's first team addition this year, underscoring its commitment to expansion. As part of its growth strategy launched last year, the firm continues to strengthen its presence in India's real estate market.

    Meanwhile, other developments are unfolding across the country:

    * The US Supreme Court is considering a case that could add non-US citizens to NYC voter rolls in local elections.

    * A Florida law firm is facing an influx of aviation-related lawsuits, prompting it to add to its leaders' workload.

    * Law schools nationwide have seen a surge in applications, but the reasons behind this trend remain unclear.

    In related news, several notable cases are making headlines:

    * Gibbons has entered an appearance for Devco Corporation in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Graco Inc.

    * Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer has stepped in as defense counsel for Hanaco Venture Capital and its executives in a securities lawsuit.

    * A&O Shearman has taken on the role of defense counsel for Toronto-Dominion Bank and other defendants in a securities class action.

    Additionally, Crown Castle International has turned to Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani to defend against a breach-of-contract lawsuit.