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Rule of Law in Focus Ahead of Mexico Elections

The stakes are high as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president and to replenish both houses of Congress. Lawyers are worried that the result could discourage investment and threaten the judiciary.
3 minute read

International Edition

What Is Driving the Demand for Competition Specialists in Africa?

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and other major African hubs now have active competition regulators, and client demand for legal advice has driven law firms to create stand-alone competition practices that did not exist 10 years ago.
7 minute read

International Edition

Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists in City's Largest National Security Case

The 16 accused are part of a group of 47 pro-democracy activists charged for holding unofficial primaries in 2020 to select candidates for the city's Legislative Council election.
2 minute read

International Edition

South Africa's Move Toward Liberalized Electricity Market Expected to Create Work for Law Firms

South Africa's Electricity Regulations Amendment Bill moves the nation closer to a liberalized electricity market, modernizing the country's electricity supply industry. But is it robust enough to deal with the key issues?
5 minute read

International Edition

UK General Election: Lawyers' Attention Turns to Labour's Tax Agenda

More than anything, lawyers want to avoid a hung parliament.
4 minute read

International Edition

UN Top Court Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive

The order of the International Court of Justice is binding, but the court does not have enforcement powers. 
3 minute read

International Edition

GOP Attorneys General, Firearms Advocates, and Sen. Ted Cruz Line Up to Defend US Gunmakers Against Mexican Suit at Supreme Court

Second Amendment groups and others are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that has allowed Mexico's civil suit against gunmakers to proceed.
4 minute read

International Edition

School Fee Jitters, But Time for Change: Law Firm Partners React as Sunak Calls Surprise July Election

Clients have concerns about Labour's policies on private school fees and changes to the 'non-dom' tax regime, according to one partner.
5 minute read

International Edition

Dentons Wins Role Advising UK Government on AI

The mandate comes as the EU ushers in new regulation that establishes a comprehensive set of ground rules on AI.
2 minute read

International Edition

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Hamas, Israeli Leaders

The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan KC, has announced arrest warrant applications for three Hamas leaders as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his minister of defense.
3 minute read

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