In the law firmsBarnes & Thornburg LLP announced Brett H. Pyrdek is returning to the litigation department as a partner.Pyrdek practices commercial litigation and is involved in regulatory investigations involving financial institutions.He was previously with JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London.•After 15 years spent defending railroads and brake manufacturers under the Federal Employers Liability Act and with toxic tort matters, Hughes Law Offices LLC attorney Andrew L. Hughes recently founded Diesel Injury Law.His …