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'Deeply Unfair': Women Leaders in Big Law Reflect, Speak Out as SCOTUS Overturns 'Roe'

"Whatever your political views, people are going to have strong emotions today, and they should be given the time to reflect," said Steptoe chair Gwen Renigar.
8 minute read

International Edition

Abortion Ruling Could Trigger Legal Battles in States Across the US

The SCOTUS abortion ruling will not only leave a patchwork of differing regional legislative landscapes but could also trigger fights between state prosecutors and Republican governors.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Allens Lawyer Who Was Sexually Harassed Is 'Devastated' as Case Dropped

Fiona Thatcher says sexual harassers can sleep easier after Australia's legal regulator decided not to pursue disciplinary action against her former colleague.
4 minute read

International Edition

International Lawyers Form Alliance to Protect Rule of Law in Mexico and US

The Vance Center and the Mexican Bar Foundation see an erosion of institutions considered key to democracy and governability.
3 minute read

International Edition

U.S. Free Speech Lawyer to Study How Meritless Lawsuits Affect Human Rights in EU

Laura Prather, head of the media law practice group at Haynes and Boone, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to do research she hopes will increase global awareness of the problem with SLAPP suits, and encourage cross-border cooperation and meaningful changes in the law.
3 minute read

International Edition

International Legal Organizations Call for Justice After Paraguayan Prosecutor Gunned Down

In light of the apparent transnational assassination, the New York City Bar Association and the International Association of Prosecutors have called upon nations to redouble efforts to ensure the safety of prosecutors.
4 minute read

International Edition

Davis Polk Asia Head Withdraws from Speaking at Hong Kong Event Promoting China's National Security Law

The lawyer had faced a backlash after announcing his involvement, in the latest example of the law causing conflicts in the legal industry.
4 minute read

International Edition

An Appeals Court Ruling in France Could Expand Companies' Liability for Supporting Terrorism

The ruling, stemming from a 2018 case involving the cement company Lafarge, holds that companies can be prosecuted for contributing to crimes against humanity if their actions support terrorism, even indirectly.
4 minute read

International Edition

Here's What Ukraine Would Need to Prove to Prosecute Russia

The American Bar Association designed the new legal fact check to help attorneys, the news media and the public comb through the relevant case and statutory law to find answers and explanations to confusing legal questions and issues.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ousted Hong Kong Pol Dennis Kwok Teams Up With Departing Phillips Nizer Partners to Form New Boutique

"I'd been standing strong on human rights," Kwok told Law.com's New York Law Journal. The Chinese government said that "is not bearing allegiance to my oath of office," he said.
4 minute read

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