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The Awakening Beast: How Lawyers are Confronting the Changing Regulatory World

A major shift away from the global free-trade methodology of the past 30 years has facilitated changes in who does business where and with whom.
12 minute read

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.
3 minute read

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The SRA's Anti-Money Laundering Crackdown is Here. Just Ask Dentons and Clyde & Co

Now might be the time to 'put your house in order', as the UK regulator increases its AML inspections.
4 minute read

International Edition

Generative AI: The Rising Tension Between Impressing Clients and Risk Exposure

Pressure to build in efficiencies and beat the competition are playing off against a growing need for caution.
5 minute read

International Edition

Australian Government Introduces Ethics Clauses for Suppliers, Including Law Firms

The move comes in response to the tax advice scandal engulfing the Australian arm of consulting giant PwC, and requires that government contracts include "Notification of Significant Event Clauses."
2 minute read

International Edition

Shakespeare Martineau Adds Consultancy Business In Latest Expansion

The firm has added five to its offering via the acquisition.
1 minute read

International Edition

ESG Becomes Major Focus for Law Firms and Clients in Mexico

Latin America's second-largest economy is paying closer attention to ESG matters despite speed bumps for ESG in the U.S., the country's main trade partner.
3 minute read

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Australian Regulator Launches First Greenwashing Court Action

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has filed a claim against investment giant Mercer, alleging its sustainable investment fund did not live up to the promises made to investors.
3 minute read

International Edition

Plaintiffs Firms Face 'Catch Me If You Can' Scenario With Chinese Firms Listed in the US

While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.
4 minute read

International Edition

The US Is About to Increase Its Investment Controls. Will China Deal Lawyers Feel More Pain?

A recent executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden heightened the level of scrutiny of inbound deals in certain sensitive industries. And now the U.S. is weighing legislation that calls for a "reverse CFIUS," which will add government scrutiny to outbound transactions.
6 minute read

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