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Five of the seven new partners work in litigation.
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In-person meetings are still the best way to get things done, a conclusion that most business leaders reached during pandemic lockdowns, writes the president of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
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Clark Hill Acquires Boutique Firm in Mexico City, Adding 5 Lawyers

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DLA Piper Sued by 2 Houston Companies, Alleging 'Fake Lawyer' Represented Them in Argentina

Two Houston companies filed a lawsuit against DLA alleging that once the firm discovered that the individual was not licensed, they fired him and attempted to cover up the situation.
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LatAm Moves: DLA Piper Chile, Brazil’s Demarest Build Out Disputes Muscle

Dispute resolution is a growth area for South American firms amid anticipation that investments in complex projects could lead to disagreements and thus more litigation and arbitration. 
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More Than 2 Dozen Lawyers Break Off From DLA Piper Affiliate in Brazil to Form New Firm

COSRO Advogados is launching as a full-service firm with 12 partners, several of whom held prominent roles at DLA Piper and its affiliate, Campos Mello.
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Charles Russell Speechlys Gains Traction in Latin America

The London-headquartered firm, which focuses on private capital, has made recent hires to better attend a region that requires significant advice on wealth and tax planning.
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Trump Win Ignites Global Legal Market: Lawyers Prepare for High Demand & Uncertainty

Trade tensions are expected to increase as Donald Trump seeks to unleash a slew of tariffs during his second term as U.S. president.
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Trump Re-election Stirs Big Law Optimism and Caution in London

Donald Trump's second-term victory sparks optimism over his pro-business stance, while London's top partners expect global and domestic uncertainty.
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Is AI Regulation Attainable on a Global Scale?

Speakers from various international organizations at the New York City Bar Association's "UN Summit of the Future: International Regulation of AI" webinar discussed whether global AI regulation is possible and what's holding it back.
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