Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.
June 21, 2019 | International Edition
DWF Absorbs Australian Firm, Doubles Banking and Finance PracticeThe 16-person firm, Korosidis Lawyers, led by founder Elpis Korosidis, will join DWF on July 1. Australia is the fastest-growing jurisdiction for the U.K.-based firm, which went public earlier this year and has been expanding its global reach.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 20, 2019 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Moves Financial Services Partner From London to SydneyCharlotte Henry is making the move in the wake of an investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
June 18, 2019 | International Edition
EY Law Loses Tax and Commercial Lawyer to Australian FirmSenior tax and commercial lawyer Michael Patane left to lead the tax practice of the Australian firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
June 11, 2019 | International Edition
EU Regulator Blocks ThyssenKrupp-Tata Steel MergerThe proposed merger would have resulted in less competition and higher prices, the EU's antitrust chief said.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
June 10, 2019 | International Edition
Lawyers March as Hong Kong Stands in Defiance of China Extradition LawThe proposed law, which would allow China to extradite individuals from Hong Kong, has increased fears that China is gradually eroding Hong Kong's freedoms and independence.
By Law.com / The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
June 07, 2019 | International Edition
French Data Analytics Law Won't Stop AnalyticsThe law's restrictions can easily be worked around, lawyers say.
By Simon Taylor
5 minute read
June 06, 2019 | International Edition
US and EU to Negotiate E-Evidence AgreementIf the negotiations are successful, European authorities would be able to access evidence needed for criminal cases more quickly than they can now and U.S.-based service providers would not have to worry about violating EU data protection rules when providing evidence related to European nationals.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
June 04, 2019 | International Edition
France Bans Data Analytics Related to Judges' RulingsThe new legislation bans the publication of data analytics that reveal patterns in judges court decisions. The law, which calls for a prison sentence of up to 5 years for violators, is expected to have a big impact on legal tech companies
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
June 04, 2019 | International Edition
Facebook May Be Ordered to Track Down and Delete Duplicates of Illegal Posts Worldwide, EU Court Adviser SaysFacebook criticized the decision, saying it undermines freedom of speech and raises questions of extraterritoriality.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
June 04, 2019 | International Edition
Facebook May Be Ordered to Track Down and Delete Duplicates of Illegal Posts Worldwide, EU Court Adviser SaysFacebook criticized the decision, saying it undermines freedom of speech and raises questions of extraterritoriality.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
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