NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. (“MP Materials” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MP; FVAC; FVAC WS; FVAC.U) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States …
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When the COVID-19 pandemic burst into our lives in 2020, many US law firms saw increased demand for their services and a greater need for efficient operations. Some companies have creatively adapted to the new normal, launching coronavirus task forces and other initiatives to address what Amy Traub, partner at …
Read More »New managing director for specialist Cardiff law firm
Cardiff-based personal injury and medical negligence law firm Novum Law and its sister firm Court of Protection, Hyphen Law, have appointed Sally Calverley as Managing Director. Sally brings extensive legal industry expertise and experience where she has held senior positions at law firms including Carbon Law Partners, Bevan Brittan and …
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As more Western companies sever or reduce engagement with Russian markets in the wake of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, a leading Canadian legal ethicist says law firms should also work responsibly to end the provision of legal services to individuals or entities complicit in the outcast Russian President Vladimir …
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People walk at the Moscow International Business Center, also known as the At least 20 international law firms operated in Moscow before Russia invaded Ukraine in February, triggering waves of Western sanctions. Some companies said they were closing their offices in Moscow due to the invasion. Others said they were …
Read More »ROSEN, A LEADING FIRM IN INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW, encourages new
NEW YORK, March 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds buyers of securities of New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (NYSE:EDU) between April 24, 2018 and July 22, 2021 inclusive (the “ appeal period”), of the important April 5, 2022 …
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Maj Vaseghi returned to Latham & Watkins after a stint at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, which she joined in 2020 with the firm’s opening of an office in Silicon Valley. Vaseghi will work in the Latham’s Bay area offices as a partner in executive compensation, employment and benefits practice, the company …
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KidGlov, a boutique marketing and advertising agency based out of Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., recently welcomed Jeana Goosmann, managing attorney and CEO of Goosmann Law, to its podcast, Agency for Change. The episode explores the women-founded law firm and Goosmann’s book, Worth It: Business Leaders: Ready. Executed. Deliver. “Goosmann Law …
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[author: Noreen Fishman] Well-planned lead nurturing strategies play an important role in securing new customers. Building a relationship with prospects and guiding them through each stage of the sales funnel requires multiple marketing tactics – with email lead nurturing at the forefront. A lead nurturing email is a message sent …
Read More »Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading securities fraud law firm, announces an investigation into Butterfly Network, Inc. f/k/a Longview Acquisition Corp. (BFLY) on behalf of investors – Lawyer Monthly
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has initiated an investigation on behalf of Butterfly Network , Inc. (“Butterfly” or the “Company”) f/k/a Longview Acquisition Corp. (“Longview”) (NYSE: BFLY) investors regarding the Company’s possible violations of federal securities …
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Signage is seen outside the Blackstone Group headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 12, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Blackstone buys owner of rental apartment as property prices rise The deal comes on top of privatization deals Simpson Thacher has advised Blackstone …
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A lawyer has criticized Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) for what it considers to be deceptive and potentially illegal marketing practices related to Horizon Forbidden West. The practices questioned by Hoeg Law attorney Richard Hoeg focus on Sony’s commitment to offer players who purchase the PS4 version of the game a …
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Read More »A plan with a goal: integrating ESG into your business strategy | Global Law Group
[author: Beth Castro] ESG. CSR. Acronyms you see frequently, regardless of your industry. CSR (corporate social responsibility) is how companies integrate social and sustainability issues into their business operations. ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) refers to the three key factors for measuring a company’s sustainability and ethical impact. While …
Read More »Firm reappointed to largest public sector legal services consortium in the UK
Anthony Collins Solicitors (ACS), which has offices in Birmingham and Manchester, has been reappointed for the third time within East Midlands Lawshare (EMLS), the UK’s largest public sector legal services consortium , worth £70 million. . Originally launched in the East Midlands in 2006 with 13 members, EMLS now has …
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A key part of a job is the work that is assigned each day. In a law firm, this usually means that the partners assign the work to the partners and choose the best candidates for the most important tasks. However, to effectively manage the law firm’s distribution of work, …
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Bala Cynwyd-based Prosperoware, which builds software and “collaboration systems” allowing lawyers to work remotely, has been bought for more than $100 million by legal document management firm Litera. The deal aims to capitalize on the trend of law firms across the country to merge offices and improve digital communications and …
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Lawyers Josh Levin and Michael Diehl had two choices when deciding whether to open a new law firm: wait out the pandemic or take a leap of faith. The partners decided to jump – and did not regret it. Joshua Levin “Since no one knew, and still doesn’t know, when …
Read More »January 2022 Law Firm Relocations, Hiring and Recognition
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Happy New Year 2022 to all our readers! We hope you all had a safe and healthy New Year. Read on for more legal industry updates. Law Firm Recent Moves and Hires Law firm Van Ness Feldman has elected three new partners to its Seattle office: …
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New data from NALP shows proportion of summer color associates increased by 5% But progress has been much slower among the associate and partner ranks. (Reuters) – Law firms recruited a historically diverse cohort of summer partners in 2021, new data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) shows, …
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In terms of time and investment, becoming a lawyer is a colossal task. Law school and passing the bar are two difficult tasks. Understanding what’s great about this career and being able to see it on the horizon can help you stay motivated at times. Moreover, when you compare this …
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The integrity, quality and accessibility of legal services are essential to the long-term success of businesses. Across all industries, from a humble small and medium-sized business (SME) to a global business, the use of legal services provides valuable strategic support throughout the lifecycle of an organization. business. Access to affordable …
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NEW YORK, December 14, 2021 / CNW / – Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (“Gowling WLG”) officially launched Contest creator, an automated self-help solution that creates a set of rules for a promotional contest in Canada, on PartnerVine. Last week, Contest creator won a 2021 Precedent Innovation Award from Precedent magazine. …
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Corporate lawyers always prefer to hide in the background, putting the spotlight on clients and their game-changing deals. Yet in a trio of recent rulings, a prominent Delaware judge, Vice Chancellor Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancellery, not only burned corporate executives for wrongdoing in mergers and acquisitions …
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Total spending on corporate legal services increased during the pandemic Poll Shows Inside Executives Predict 7% Increase in External Consulting Spending Next Year (Reuters) – Total spending on in-house legal departments has grown at a moderate pace since the start of the pandemic, according to a pair of recent surveys …
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Managing emails for lawyers and professionals in most industries is a constant battle. In fact, the average professional spends 28 percent of work day reading and responding to emails, according to McKinsey. A lawyer should pay close attention to their inbox as they often receive lucrative …
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(CNN) – Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for its own acknowledged failure to stop the spread of hate speech that has contributed to the violence in Myanmar. This week, law firms in the United States and the United Kingdom launched a legal campaign against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, …
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – The Pima County Supervisory Board has approved a one-year framework agreement worth up to $ 425,000 with four law firms to provide legal services to eligible tenants who are threatened with deportation in Pima County as of his December date. 7 meeting. The purpose …
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Open letter expresses concern over “climate change outfit record” Environmental law students have launched a boycott of the US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for “protecting polluting companies from climate liability.” The pledge is made by members of Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA), a US-based group that produces …
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Derek Rodgers, Managing Partner at Gardner Leader Law Firm, reflects on his experience growing his firm through mergers and acquisitions. Founded in Newbury in 1895, Gardner Leader has grown rapidly over the past decade, beyond its roots in West Berkshire. The acquisition of Heath Buckeridge from Maidenhead in 2014 kicked …
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DIVINA LAW Nilo Divina was recently named Managing Partner of the Year at the 2021 Philippine Law Awards of Asian Legal Business (ALB) in a virtual ceremony held on November 19, 2021. Divina Law, who celebrated her 15th birthday earlier this year, was also a finalist in nine other categories. …
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Read More »Queen Mary University of London Expands Partnership with Leading Law Firm Mishcon de Reya
Published on : November 12, 2021 Hammer. Credit: MichałChodyra / iStock.com The scholarship is linked to a recently launched executive training program on international asset tracking and recovery, which is offered in collaboration with Mishcon and Blackstone Chambers. Mishcon de Reya is one of London’s leading commercial law firms specializing …
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The 2022 best law firms list is based on recommendations from lawyers working in law firms (peer-to-peer survey) and in-house lawyers (corporate legal services) in 24 different areas of law. . All of 8,700 legal experts across Ireland and Northern Ireland were invited to participate in the survey. The sample …
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At least once a week, Rudy Giuliani – who is preparing for a hearing next month to see if he can keep his New York law license after his suspension this summer – can recently be found chilling out in the ” Sinatra Room ”. It’s not a new bar …
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X Sign up for free to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Register now Midlands-based law firm Knights paid £ 5.2million to buy out Archers Law, its Stockton-on-Tees counterpart. Founded in 1860, Archers is one of the leading independent full-service law firms operating in the Teesside area. The …
Read More »Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of CareDx, Inc. (CDNA) on Behalf of Investors – Lawyer Monthly
LOS ANGELES– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced it has opened an investigation on behalf of CareDx, Inc. ( “CareDx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CDNA) investors regarding possible violations by the Company of federal securities laws. If you …
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“We are seeing performances that are reminiscent of our last golden age.” With that, Gretta Rusanow, Head of Advisory Services for the Citi Private Bank Group of Law Firms, seemed to sum up both the hopes and apprehensions of today’s legal industry in the opening presentation. of the 20th Annual …
Read More »Dechert opts for once-a-week office return as more businesses switch to hybrid
Signage is visible outside the Dechert LLP law firm in Washington, DC, United States, August 30, 2020. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Several major US law firms are keeping remote working as an option, at least for now Dechert will ask lawyers to be in the office once a week until …
Read More »Jon D. Kreucher elected President and CEO of Howard & Howard law firm
Posted: October 26, 2021 at 1:13 PM MDT|Update: 1 hour ago ROYAL OAK, Mich., October 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Jon D. Kreucher was elected President and CEO of Howard & Howard, a leading business law firm founded in Michigan. The announcement was made by the current President and …
Read More »More and more law firms are using “virtual internships” to recruit summer partners
The logo of White & Case law firm is seen outside their office in Washington, DC, United States, August 31, 2020. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Eight major US law firms now offer digital training programs for college and law students They help businesses make early connections with potential summer associates …
Read More »The Global Lawyer: The Awkward Meeting of Law Firms and Politics
Lawyers are notoriously reluctant to talk about politics – publicly, anyway; the stakes are too high, the risks too great. In today’s deeply politicized world, nothing ends a friendship more than divergent partisan politics. And the last thing lawyer with a goal of 2,000 billable hours wants to do is …
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Online marketing has been seen as a big boom for many businesses – from small businesses to large businesses, all of them have made the best use of the power of social media and online marketing to generate income. As businesses around the world reach out to customers in all …
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By Michael Delgass (October 20, 2021, 4:17 p.m. EDT) – In 2020, more baby boomers retired than any previous year, and since the start of the pandemic, at least 1.7 million more people than expected have retired.[1] As the pandemic continues, more people than average may retire earlier than expected …
Read More »Big law firms avoid defending FSS in lawsuit with Woori boss
October. 19. 2021 Settings Finance 2021-10-19 16:25 Big law firms avoid defending FSS in lawsuit with Woori boss Financial Supervisory Service Headquarters in Seoul / Korea Times File By Park Jae-hyukThe Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) ultimately did not hire lawyers from major law firms for the second round of its …
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BakerHostetler law firm Washington, DC offices REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Kirkland and Milbank latest to set return to office dates in November Baker & Hostetler plans to reopen fully on January 4 The names of companies and law firms shown above are generated automatically based on the text of the …
Read More »Legal Compliance Update – October 2021
SRA thematic journals During our recent legal panel session on Access to All Areas, the Lawyers Regulatory Authority was asked about thematic reviews it plans to conduct over the next 12-18 months. Law firm culture Immigration work Proxies / substitute work Mental health work Problems related to the performance of …
Read More »Zayed Law Offices Announces New Partner Jeremy D. Lee
CHICAGO, October 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Zayed Law Offices, a leading personal injury law firm, has announced the promotion of Jeremy D. Lee to the partner. “Jeremy has proven to be an exceptionally talented litigator and a staunch advocate for injury victims,” said Adam J. Zayed, Founder and …
Read More »PARRIS Law Firm Secures $ 10.6 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Trial
LOS ANGELES, October 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – A Los Angeles Jury in Van Nuys handed over a $ 10.6 million verdict to parents of two brothers killed by a wrong way driver. In the wee hours of the morning January 21, 2017, Rodney Deshone Wright drove his Ford …
Read More »Labor Lawyers Prepare for First Wave of COVID-19 Layoffs as Vaccination Warrants Come into Force
Canada faces a potential wave of layoffs linked to mandatory workplace vaccination policies, as a growing number of employers demand that workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – or risk losing their jobs, according to legal experts. Governments, institutions and businesses have spent months crafting vaccine mandates in an attempt …
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Recently launched practice founded by Dallas associate Carlos White The team helps minority-owned client businesses grow The company and law firm names listed above are generated automatically based on the text of the article. We are improving this functionality as we continue to test and develop in beta. We appreciate …
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Having worked in the private equity industry for over 25 years now, one thing that often confuses me is why we still don’t have a standard set of capital investment documents that everyone from. works as a starting point for most UK / EU private equity funds. offers? Our financial …
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When it comes to closing the gender wage gap, the best law firms and banks have the steepest slopes to climb. Analysis of the average UK gender pay gap across companies in the city, including investment banks, fintechs, asset managers, financial regulators, Big Four Accountants and law firms by Financial …
Read More »Banbury Law Firm Celebrates Qualification Of Two Lawyers
Spratt Endicott Solicitors, based at South Bar Street in Banbury, celebrates the qualification of two lawyers through its successful Trainee Lawyer program and the arrival of two new trainees joining the program. Spratt Endicott Solicitors, based at South Bar Street in Banbury, celebrates the qualification of two lawyers through its …
Read More »Hallett & Co Solicitors in Ashford to merge with Sittingbourne FordLittle law firm
Two of the county’s law firms have announced a merger. Ashford-based Hallett & Co Solicitors have partnered with FordLittle of Sittingbourne. The merger is effective today. Giles Ford to become partner of the merged company As part of the deal, Giles Ford, previously of FordLittle, will become a partner in …
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A former clerk at a Brisbane law firm has avoided jail after cooperating with the police investigation and pleading guilty in court to defrauding his former employer of more than $ 10,000. Thomas William Strofield, 33, was one of three Bosscher Lawyers indicted in connection with a Crime and Corruption …
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If you’re reading this, we certainly don’t need to tell you about the pressure law firms are under to work more efficiently these days. Replacing low-value work that clients don’t want to pay for with high-value work that they do has become an integral part of a law firm’s success. …
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City of Berlin – Request for Proposals – Legal Services The City of Berlin, Vermont, seeks qualifications and proposals from law firms or attorneys qualified to serve as the City’s general legal advisor. The City can choose one or more lawyers or firms to meet the specific needs of the …
Read More »Lawyer defends DC judge who opened ethics inquiry after election trial
Summary Law firms Related documents Amicus lawyer for Vinson & Elkins says challenge to initiate disciplinary investigation is premature The trial court judge said the lawsuit against Pence “filled with baseless fraud allegations” The names of companies and law firms shown above are generated automatically based on the text of …
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Pedestrians walk through an office building in Tokyo on January 8, 2009. Growing economic problems are forcing the government to prioritize spending to support the economy over measures to restore its shattered finances. REUTERS / Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN) – GM1E5181FTI01 Quality talent has been and always will be a law …
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Documents the Nova Scotia government finally released after long insisting they be kept secret show $ 1 million of taxpayer dollars spent on outside lawyers taking part in a lengthy process discipline nearly two decades ago involving Halifax cardiology researcher Gabrielle Horne. The dispute revolved around Horne’s attempts to restore …
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What if your daughter wanted to become a lawyer? In last week’s column, I wrote about tuition and other very substantial law school costs and the crushing law school debts that many lawyers owe after graduating from the school. by right. But assuming you and she can cover the tuition: …
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You have heard of the usual suspects: Fintech, Contech, Medtech and Insurtech have largely taken center stage with regard to the innovative sectors of the Startup Nation. However, the field of Legaltech has been mostly ignored or sidelined when we note sectors undergoing digital transformation. But why? According to 2018 …
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Signage is visible outside the Kirkland & Ellis LLP law firm in Washington, DC, United States, August 30, 2020. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Summary Companies Law firms Kirkland, Latham, McGuirewoods take charge of transactions The company and law firm names listed above are generated automatically based on the text of …
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Firefighters work on a burnt-out NYPD police car as protesters clash with police during a death march in George Floyd’s custody in Minneapolis, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of New York, United States, on May 30, 2020. REUTERS / Jeenah Moon Summary Companies Law firms Prosecutors request October 7 plea hearing …
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TORONTO, Sep 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Wasel & Wasel Arbitrator Services Inc. (WWAS) is the leading global provider of arbitrators focusing on the Canadian and Middle Eastern markets, providing unlimited access to arbitrators and high-end services to referees. Operating out of Toronto, Canada, WWAS has become home to elite …
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Lawyers can benefit from a deep interest in their clients ‘cases, not only to anticipate their legal service needs, but also to appreciate – and perhaps embrace – clients’ approach to business innovation and on duty. Today, as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are responding to …
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For many people, 2020 has been a year to forget. For the best UK law firms, memories are likely to be mixed at best. The largest UK-based law firms are tumbling down in the Global 200 rankings. None of the top 10 top-90 legal institutions in the world improved their …
Read More »Digital access to legal services launched by Legal Inz in UAE – News
Partner content by KT Engage Filed on September 20, 2021 | Last updated on September 21, 2021 at 8:55 a.m. Since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, UAE online businesses have been urged to seize the opportunity and come up with new solutions to meet the needs of the modern …
Read More »Kirkland, Mintz Levin feed Brooks Automation $ 3 billion in unit sales
Signage is visible outside the Kirkland & Ellis LLP law firm in Washington, DC, United States, August 30, 2020. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Thomas H. Lee Partners turned to Kirkland for the deal Mintz Levin advises Brooks Automation The company and law firm names listed above are generated automatically based …
Read More »Legal Inz uses technology to reduce costs of legal services in UAE – News
Partner content by KT Engage Filed September 19, 2021 Since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, UAE online businesses have been urged to seize the opportunity and come up with new solutions to meet the needs of the modern world. As far as legal service providers are concerned, very few …
Read More »T-Mobile names Cleary Gottlieb its antitrust partner as top lawyer
A T-Mobile logo is seen on a storefront door in Manhattan, New York, the United States, April 30, 2018. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton Mark Nelson will take the reins of longtime GC Dave Miller Miller retires in April after 26 years in the company (Reuters) – Mark Nelson, a Washington, …
Read More »BizVibe Highlights Key Challenges Facing Legal Services Industry
NEW YORK, September 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – BizVibe has added key challenges and trends for service industry groups to their buyers and sellers platforms. BizVibe’s Legal Services Industry Group, one of the largest categories in the service industry, consists of more than 120,000 company profiles that now contain …
Read More »Silicon Valley Law Firms Keep DC Lawyers On The Move
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Washington, DC offices REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Capital Newcomer Fenwick Continues Rapid Growth in Washington Orrick, Wilson Sonsini and MoFo Strengthen DC’s Regulatory Practices Big tech companies have come under bipartisan scrutiny The names of companies and law firms shown above are generated automatically based on …
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Mishcon de Reya and Gateley have both started partnerships with litigation funds Help them take advantage of any wave of insolvency In 2019, Carson Block’s fund Muddy Waters took a short position against litigation funder Burford capital (BUR) and accused him of misreporting the value of the business he financed. …
Read More »Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards: Discounted Supplier Submissions Through September
Have you already submitted for the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards? The deadline for submission in one of the categories of the law firm, internal, supplier or other arrives quickly on October 18, 2021. You can Click here to submit an application. But there is also a reward for …
Read More »Indian law firms hesitate to give their opinion on LIC’s mega IPO: report
MUMBAI: India’s plan to list the state-run Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) faces an unusual problem: domestic law firms are reluctant to advise the government, deterred by the low fees on offer at the time a lucrative boom in corporate stock quotes. With millions of policyholders and a 66% share of …
Read More »Gunnercooke chooses YayPay by Quadient to automate customer accounts and improve customer experience
LONDON and NEW YORK, September 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – YayPay by Quadient, a leading accounts receivable (AR) automation solution, today announced that UK commercial law firm gunnercooke has selected YayPay by Quadient to automate its financial processes and support its next phase of growth. As one of the …
Read More »Reya’s Mishcon Law Firm Launches £ 150million Litigation Funding Unit
Legal Services Updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about legal services news. Reya City Law Firm Mishcon has opened a litigation finance unit with one of the world’s largest third-party funders with the aim of profiting from the lawsuits by taking some of …
Read More »Data scoop: Law firm rankings remain stable in Northeast Ohio
Following what turned out to be an unpredictable but ultimately profitable year for the entire legal services industry in 2020, net employment of lawyers and support staff has remained relatively stable year over year. the other in and around Greater Cleveland, according to an analysis of Crain’s 2021 Law Firms …
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Access to justice has been a problem for the legal profession for as long as I can remember. The problem, of course, is money. (The oft-used caption from the cartoon “So how much justice can you afford?” Is more relevant than ever.) Lawyers, after long and expensive training, put a …
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“The law firm market has largely recovered after persevering through unprecedented challenges.” Tweet this “The law firm market has largely recovered after persevering through unprecedented challenges,” said Paul Fischer, President, Legal Professionals, Thomson Reuters. “Demand, measured in billable hours, increased a remarkable 7.3% in the second quarter, which more than …
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VSS Disco, which provides software for ediscovery, legal document review and case management, raised $ 224 million by offering 7 million shares at $ 32, above the ascending range of 30 $ to $ 31. The company originally planned to offer 7 million shares between $ 26 and $ 29, …
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ATLANTA – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Aderant®, a leading global provider of business management software for law firms, today announced that prestigious Michigan-based Varnum LLP (“Varnum”) has purchased Aderant Expert . The firm chose Expert, a Business Law Practice Management System (PMS), because of its unmatched time and billing capabilities. In …
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Lawyers representing several thousand women diagnosed with ovarian cancer after exposure to Johnson & Johnson baby powder (NYSE: JNJ) and other talcum products speak out against the company about information that she is considering bankruptcy to avoid financial liability. “It’s about …
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Increasingly complex and overlapping regulations and guidelines are prompting law firms and headhunters to consider hiring regulators. This is different from the tendency of retired senior civil servants to join boards as advisers as a gesture of goodwill due to their long relationship and broad understanding of a particular industry. …
Read More »LexaGene Selects Intellectual Property Law Firm Wolf Greenfield Announces Attendance at National Investor Conference and Webcast Thursday, July 15
BEVERLY, Mass., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – LexaGene Holdings, Inc., (OTCQB: LXXGF; TSX-V: LXG) (the “Company“), a molecular diagnostics company developing a fully automated rapid pathogen detection system, today announced its strategic relationship with Wolf Greenfield, an intellectual property (IP) law firm specializing in patents, license and royalty transactions, …
Read More »Australia deal could open the Pacific door for British lawyers | New
The UK’s trade deal with Australia – which promises to liberalize legal services – could serve as a stepping stone to a bloc of 11 countries with special arrangements to accommodate foreign lawyers, according to the Gazette. The British government has officially started negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive …
Read More »New framework helps organizations measure cybersecurity culture
Details Posted: Tuesday July 06 2021 08:11 AM Infosec, the cybersecurity training company, has released the results of a new research report, “Cybersecurity Culture – Quantified”. Designed to assess employee perceptions and feelings about cybersecurity best practices and policies, the study found significant variation in security culture across industry, department, …
Read More »It’s a good time to be a city lawyer
July 3, 2021 reDESPITE THEIR reputation for thriving in a crisis, the city’s lawyers were going through an uncomfortable time in early 2020. At the start of the pandemic, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the engine of much of the financial sector’s legal activity, seemed set to stop. UK law firms …
Read More »Flexible lawyers challenge their stereotype
“However, the pandemic has clearly demonstrated our capacity for flexibility and creativity in the delivery of our services to clients and in mutual support. Empowerment and Confidence: Amber Matthews of DLA Piper. Louise Kennerley “We’ve learned that if you empower people and trust your staff, they can be as – …
Read More »Pandemic Provides Opportunity to Reshape Law Firms by Tackling Systemic Barriers
In February 2013, the Law Society of Ontario in Upper Canada developed the Justicia Guide to Women’s Leadership in Law Firms. the Justicia Guide identified the challenges women face in leadership, including leadership fatigue, work-life balance, systemic biases and attitudes, compensation, tokenism, law firm culture and politics , and lack …
Read More »WordPress Parent’s Legal Boss Has Always Run Home-Based Businesses
Automattic Inc.’s general counsel, Paul Sieminski, works with about two dozen outside law firms, all from the comfort of his home in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. Automattic, the operator of WordPress and Tumblr website and blog hosting sites, has had a fully remote workforce since its inception …
Read More »Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Athira Pharma, Inc. (ATHA) on Behalf of Investors
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national law firm specializing in shareholder rights, today announced that it has opened an investigation on behalf of Athira Pharma, Inc. (“Athira” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ : ATHA) investors regarding possible violations by the Company of federal securities laws. …
Read More »Big Law’s innovation title is easy to win and easier to lose
Welcome to the Big Law Business Chronicle on the changing legal market written by me, Roy Strom. Today, we take a look at how firms perceived by the legal market as champions of Big Law innovation never seem to wear their crowns for long. Register now to receive this column …
Read More »5 Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP Lawyers Recognized in 2021 Lawdragon 500
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Lawyers for Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, a leading law firm for plaintiffs in Los Angeles, have been repeatedly praised for their unparalleled legal advocacy skills. The last of these praise comes with the release of 2021 Lawdragon Top 500 Plaintiffs …
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