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Lisa Shuchman

Lisa Shuchman

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.

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June 21, 2019 | International Edition

DWF Absorbs Australian Firm, Doubles Banking and Finance Practice

The 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 Sydney   

Charlotte 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 Firm

Senior 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 Merger

The 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 Law

The 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 Analytics

The 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 Agreement

If 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' Rulings

The 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 Says

Facebook 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 Says

Facebook criticized the decision, saying it undermines freedom of speech and raises questions of extraterritoriality.

By Simon Taylor

3 minute read