Sign in to follow

International Edition

South African Legal Council to Oppose Norton Rose Over Ethnicity Score System

The case is being closely watched by local and international firms as it could either uphold or reverse the B-BBEE policy, impacting law firms with local entities in South Africa.
3 minute read

International Edition

Israel's Rushed Corporate Tax May Spark Law Firm Mergers, Boost Large Firms Including Gornitzky

Israel's media describe the corporate tax changes as a strategic move to help fund the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Mayer Brown Corporate Lawyer Leads Race for German Chancellor in Snap Election 

The top candidate in Germany’s February 23 election is a former senior counsel at Mayer Brown, who was also an ex-chief of Blackrock’s German advisory board. His rivals? Another lawyer and a former Goldman Sachs analyst.
4 minute read

International Edition

Mexico Dissolves Antitrust Authority in Setback to Competition

Competition matters are to be overseen by agencies that report directly to the federal government, raising concerns that decisions will no longer be independent.
2 minute read

International Edition

Apple Subsidiaries in Belgium and France Sued by DRC Over Conflict Minerals

Apple strongly disputes the DRC claims brought by three boutique firms in the U.S., France, and Germany. 
2 minute read

International Edition

US Wins Trade Dispute with Mexico Over Genetically Modified Corn

Mexico sought to ban genetically modified corn for human consumption, threatening a key import market for U.S. farmers.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Almost Impossible'?: Squire Challenge to Sanctions Spotlights Difficulty of Getting Off Administration's List

"It's a very serious list," Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Adam Smith said of the Treasury Department's international sanctions list. "If you are on that list, there are very serious consequences that come with it."
4 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Takes on Syria's Brutal Legacy, But Will Victims Ever See Compensation? 

Washington, D.C.'s lawyers are fighting for justice in the U.S. on behalf of Bashar Assad’s victims but they face long delays and uncertain payouts.
5 minute read

International Edition

TikTok Faces European Commission Probe Over Alleged Meddling in Romanian Election

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act for alleged failures to assess and mitigate election-related risks, particularly during November's presidential elections in Romania.
3 minute read

International Edition

How Will M&A, Tech & Trump Shape Law Firm Growth in 2025? Global Leaders Share Their Insights

Partners anticipate a rise in M&A activity, alongside a busy year driven by regulatory developments and energy transition initiatives.
6 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Aligning Client Needs with Lawyer Growth and Profitability

    Brought to you by BigHand

    Download Now

  • Technology to Make E-Discovery Smarter, Not Harder

    Brought to you by Nuix

    Download Now

  • Does Generative AI Have the Power to Transform Legal Services?

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • How This Personal Injury Firm Reduced Client Intake Time by 80%

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now