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Dentons Removes Israel Social Media Post Following 'Incendiary' Fallout

The firm's initial response was criticised by one lawyer for omitting any statement about Palestinians killed in the conflict with Israel.
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Mishcon Acts as Jewish Body Criticises BBC Over Hamas Coverage

A variety of lawyers have been outspoken on the conflict with group of King's Counsel writing to the UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom earlier this week to criticise the BBC.
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Legal Regulator Criticises Lawyers for Seeking Eased Rules on Russia Work

General licences granted by the government, which enable firms to take on otherwise sanctioned work, have 'blinded the system', the Legal Services Board's chief executive has said.
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International Edition

Law Firms' Herd Mentality is (Sometimes) a Force for Good

Law firms have the habit of following one another, which has sometimes resulted in inertia on the most serious social issues—but this week has shown that it could have positive effects, writes The London Lawyer.
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International Edition

Recent US Supreme Court Rulings Nullify 'FIFA Gate' Convictions 

Debevoise & Plimpton, Norton Rose Fulbright and Baker & Hostetler won acquittal for a former Fox TV executive and co-conspirators, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's Percoco and Ciminelli rulings. The U.S. Supreme Court's May ruling could undermine certain Department of Justice prosecutions, lawyers say.
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International Edition

Slaughter and May Agrees to Meet Lawyer Climate Pressure Group

Slaughter is first large U.K. firm to engage with the climate group, which asks lawyers to pledge to withhold their services on matters that could support 'new fossil fuel projects'.
2 minute read

International Edition

Gateley After-Tax Profits Take 47% Hit After Recent Acquisitions

Staff bonus payments will not be paid out this year, with the firm citing 'the challenging economic back drop'.
2 minute read

International Edition

Axiom Ince Secures £57M Freezing Order Against Managing Partner

The firm brought the action after claiming client funds have been paid away, but Pragnesh Modhwadia's lawyer has dismissed fears about his client's whereabouts.
3 minute read

International Edition

Brazil Anti-Corruption and Investigations Work in Full Swing One Decade Into Landmark Legislation

Probes in Latin America's largest economy have snared politicians and executives across the Americas, while yielding lots of work for local and global law firms.
4 minute read

International Edition

DWF Profits Slide Ahead of Private Equity Takeover

Though the UK listed law firm's revenue edged up, the firm's leaders said they did not expect to undertake 'any material M&A in the short term' due to economic pressures.
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