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International Bar Association Says Mexico Threatens the Rule of Law With Tax Tactics

In a letter signed by IBA vice chair and MinterEllison partner Peter Bartlett, the group asserts that Mexico is discouraging taxpayers from hiring counsel and threatening criminal penalties if they fail to settle.
3 minute read

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Davis Wright Tremaine Among Firms to Win Injunction for WeChat

The plaintiffs have shown serious questions going to the merits of the First Amendment claim, U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler said.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters and Freshfields Join Calls To UK PM To Support Trans Rights

Four firms are among over 60 organisations who have petitioned the government to stand by its commitments to the transgender community.
3 minute read

International Edition

Amal Clooney Brings International Attention to Case Against Prominent Zimbabwe Lawyer

The case concerns well-known lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, who was barred in a recent magistrate court ruling in Harare from representing a jailed investigative journalist.
4 minute read

International Edition

Reed Smith Launches Global Racial Equality Task Force

The firm said it will also make a push towards improving the hiring, retention and promotion of Black and ethnic minorities at the firm.
3 minute read

International Edition

French Lawyer in New York Sues French Government Over Airline Preboarding COVID Testing Mandate

"I'm a New York attorney who also happens to be French and very annoyed by what's going on," said Pierre Ciric, who is among the plaintiffs saying the prime minister's directive is a burden on French citizens who struggle to get test results in the United States.
3 minute read

International Edition

Dechert to Be Subpoenaed in Case Over Detained Jordanian Lawyer's Human Rights Abuse Allegations

The order, which was issued Monday and docketed with the court Tuesday, stems from legal proceedings currently unfolding in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
4 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Appoints Global Race and Ethnicity Task Force, Set to Review Recruitment Policies

The task force is made up of 10 partners and will oversee anti-racism training and other measures to advance racial and ethnic diversity at the firm.
3 minute read

International Edition

Slaughters, Freshfields Commit To Exit Interviews, Other Steps In New Race Pledge

The Magic Circle and 12 other firms have signed the pledge designed to improve the career prospects of ethnic minority lawyers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Hong Kong Lawyers Unsure of City's Future as Hostilities Between Beijing and Washington Escalate

The new law marks the most significant shakeup to Hong Kong's Constitution since the city's return to Chinese rule in 1997. Global law firms say they are scrambling to deal with clients' inquiries about how the new law will affect their bottom lines.
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