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Ex-Foley & Lardner Adviser Charged With Acting As Cuban Agent

Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, rejoined the firm in December 2022. According to federal prosecutors, he met in 2022 and 2023 with an undercover FBI agent and admitted to "40 years" of work on behalf of Cuba.
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Sidley Hires A&O's Los Angeles Head to Further Bolster Energy Practice

Andrea Lucan, who was LA office managing partner for Allen & Overy, joins roughly one month after Greg Lavigne, another A&O alternative energy alum, joined Sidley in New York.
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Slaughter and May Senior Partner Steve Cooke to Take Up Role at Brunswick

It is the most recent example of a high profile corporate lawyer pivoting to public relations ahead of retirement.
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Third Clyde & Co Team to Leave Australia Practice in Five Weeks

The firm's current managing partner and insurance head, as well as its former managing partner have also left the firm, taking with them teams of lawyers and staff.
2 minute read

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How Hiring in Legal Markets Around The World Has Fared in 2023

Recruiter Brent Harris of Major, Lindsey & Africa explains the key trends across the US, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
6 minute read

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Cozen Announces New Global M&A Group, Looks to Carve Out Space in Cross-Border Deals

The new practice builds upon the firm's recent growth in Canada. But leaders have no plans to expand beyond North America.
3 minute read

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Danish Law Firm Ordered to Pay €59 Million Over Tax Advice Given By Former Lawyer

The firm's chief executive described the judgement as 'unexpectedly harsh'.
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Former McDermott Partner Sues Firm Over Nonequity Salary

David Huberman, now a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and based in Tel Aviv, claims McDermott wrongly denied him a pay boost to $425,000.
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Kirkland, Quinn, Davis Polk, Wachtell and Sidley Line Up to Match Cravath Salary Scale

Quinn Emanuel, which is matching the latest base salary scale and bonuses, is expecting profits to increase more than 20% this year.
5 minute read

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Is Singapore the Answer to US Law Firms' Woes in Asia?

Singapore, widely considered a gateway to Southeast Asia, has become a beacon for global advisers and investors over the past few years. But it's not that simple.
4 minute read

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