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Germany's Lawyers Rush to Prepare for Major Changes to Fledgling Collective Action System

Lawyers say that EU-enforced changes will create fresh opportunities, as well as significant challenges, with some expecting new international players to enter the German litigation arena.
8 minute read

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Bank Sues 'Predatory' Simmons Over Alleged Confidentiality Failings

The claimant argues that Simmons could use 'sensitive' confidential information against it in a separate IP spat with another Simmons client.
3 minute read

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Sony PlayStation Selects Linklaters to Defend £5B Collective Action

The digital gaming giant is accused of abusing its dominant market position by overcharging as many as nine million U.K. PlayStation users.
3 minute read

International Edition

McDermott Will & Emery Adds Paul Hastings Duo in London

The hires are the latest in a series of recent lawyer moves at Paul Hastings in London.
2 minute read

International Edition

Prompted by COVID, Conflict-Averse Japan Turns to Arbitration

Traditionally, international arbitration has not been a popular method of dispute resolution among Japanese companies. But it has now come to account for a larger share of revenue for law firms in Japan, with some saying the increase has been dramatic.
5 minute read

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Former Supreme Court of Canada Judge to Lead Review of Embattled Hockey Canada

Borden Ladner Gervais partners Victoria Prince and Nadia Effendi will assist in the investigation, in which Hockey Canada is facing heavy scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations against young hockey players.
3 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers as Ethical Leaders. Really?

The London Lawyer: With high profile names coming under the spotlight this week, it can take some convincing to present lawyers as leaders in the business world's ethical drive.
4 minute read

International Edition

What to Expect When the Summer Deal Rush Ends

The Global Lawyer: As August arrives, there's a rush to get deals over the line. But what comes after?
5 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon's Multimillion Dollar Hiring Dispute with KWM Moves to Arbitration

Tensions arose after Mishcon closed its New York office in January 2020, with lawyers leaving for King & Wood Mallesons.
3 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Are Suing Ex-Clients More Frequently, Unwilling to Leave 6-Figure Legal Fees on Table

Realization rates are trending upward. But as firms pay closer attention to their margins, so is fee litigation.
6 minute read

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