June 13, 2024 | International Edition
Mayer Brown, JunHe Represent Dexin China in Yet Another Property Company LiquidationThe High Court of Hong Kong ordered Dexin to be wound up over its failure to repay more than $300 million to creditors.
By Tony Sabine
2 minute read
June 12, 2024 | International Edition
China Signals Ambitions to Become Key Player in International ArbitrationThe new Hong Kong branch of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre demonstrates China's desire to grow its presence in international dispute resolution. But some think the country has a way to go before it can compete with Hong Kong or Singapore as the region's premier arbitration destination.
By Tony Sabine
4 minute read
June 04, 2024 | International Edition
Deacons Sexual Harassment Saga Takes a Turn as Judge Lifts Anonymity and Ex-Partner Sues for DefamationA case brought against the former Deacons and Baker McKenzie lawyer has been discontinued and the claimant has been ordered to pay costs.
By Jessica Seah | Tony Sabine
4 minute read
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
Korean Prosecutors Appeal Acquittal of Samsung Chairman Over Fraud ChargesJay Lee is being represented by the South Korean Big Six firm Bae, Kim & Lee.
By Tony Sabine
2 minute read
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
Alvarez & Marsal Unveils New AI-Powered Tool for Lawyers and InvestigatorsThe global professional services firm says its ChatView product will reduce the workload of lawyers and investigators tasked with going through huge volumes of chat messages as part of their regulatory requirements.
By Tony Sabine
2 minute read
May 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online
Ga. Legal Community Mourns Loss of Judge Dorothy Toth BeasleyRetired state Court of Appeals Chief Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley, who died Sunday at age 86, was "a trailblazer in the legal profession and justice system," writes State Bar of Georgia president Tony DelCampo.
By J. Antonio "Tony" DelCampo
2 minute read
May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal
The Marble Palace Blog: AI Meets 'Brown v. Board'Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision "Brown v. Board of Education." To celebrate the day, AI groups have gathered to bring new life to learning about the case.
By Tony Mauro
3 minute read
May 05, 2024 | International Edition
Hong Kong and Shanghai Sign Agreements That Could Pay Dividends for Law Firms in China's 2 Financial HubsThe legal sector looks to be one of the main beneficiaries of the Sixth Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference held at the end of last month.
By Tony Sabine
3 minute read
April 24, 2024 | Law.com
Empowering Legal Professionals: Navigating AI Solutions for Efficiency and Data SecurityIntegrating AI tools into legal practice without compromising the security of sensitive client information is a paramount concern. In this article, we'll examine how AI is revolutionizing certain aspects of legal work, while offering best practices for employing these technologies and providing guidance for legal professionals in selecting the right AI products and service providers.
By Michael T. Murray and Tony Donofrio
10 minute read
April 23, 2024 | International Edition
Troubled Economic Fortunes Spell Opportunity for Specialist Lawyers in Hong KongThe downturn in the Chinese property sector is creating new prospects in Hong Kong, both for firms looking to cash in on the need for professionals with expertise in restructuring and insolvency and for a city looking to cement its status as a legal hub.
By Tony Sabine
5 minute read