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Ex-Big Law Kiwi Killed By Fallen Sign, Court Hears
A British court is currently hearing a case involving Jacob Marx, a former in-house lawyer at LexisNexis who died in London five years ago after being crushed by a gaming giant's storefront sign.
'Dawn of the Code War': Real-Life Lessons for GCs About Cybersecurity and Ongoing Threats
Former assistant attorney general for national security and current Morrison & Foerster partner John P. Carlin has written a new book about the growing cybersecurity threats against global companies, organizations and governments. He talks about why law firms and in-house counsel need to step up their defenses and those of their clients.
Vinson & Elkins Adds Another Leverage Finance Lateral Partner in London
Lucy Jenkins, who joined Vinson & Elkins on Wednesday, is the second leveraged finance partner the firm has hired in London recently.
Legal Ops Expert Hans Albers Leads 2,500-Member ACC in Europe
A conversation with Hans Albers, the recently elected president of the European Association of Corporate Counsel, who talks about the biggest legal challenges for in-house counsel in Europe today.
New CFIUS Foreign Investment Rules Prompt Counsel to Scramble
“This is a time where proactivity is in the best interest of entities that are looking at foreign investors, said one adviser.
Amid US Law Firm Merger Mania, an Interesting Tie-Up in the Old Soviet Space
While some global firms have struggled in the former Soviet Union, Asters has expanded by acquiring the Ukrainian operations of one of Russia's largest law firms.
China's New Cybersecurity Rules Could Expose US Trade Secrets, Experts Say
Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.
UK Firms' Legal Tech Spending Slows as Focus Turns to Implementation
Most U.K. law firms aren't worried about technology's threat to the billable hour, seeing legal tech as more of a revenue driver than a disruptive force.
France's Regulatory Guidance on GDPR, Blockchain Leaves More Questions Than Answers
France's Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) released guidance on how blockchain can exist in a post-GDPR world. Problem is, they are not sure it completely can.
Freshfields Continues to Build Out White-Collar Practice With Germany Hire
The latest addition to Freshfield's criminal law team comes after the Magic Circle firm hired a new Germany white-collar defense head earlier this year.
Baker Botts Nabs Herbert Smith Freehills Partner in Saudi Arabia
Euan Pinkerton, a project finance specialist with experience in energy, joined Baker Botts as a partner in Riyadh.
EasyGroup Could Have Tough Time in Trademark Suit Against Netflix
EasyGroup owner Stelios Haji-Ioannou is facing off against Netflix and director Joe Swanberg over the use of the word "easy." Does a trademark suit over such a commonplace word stand a chance?
China's Oil and Gas Giant PetroChina International Chooses Firms For Its Inaugural UK Panels
Two Magic circle firms are among the winners as PetroChina UK subsidiaries appoint roster of advisers.
HFW Poaches Reed Smith Duo for Launch of Abu Dhabi Office
HFW has hired a partner duo from Reed Smith for the office launch, including the US firm's Middle East head Vince Gordon
US, UK Law Firms Tout Exclusive Tie-Up
The deal between DWF and Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman will unite on an exclusive basis two growing firms.