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In depth: New York

New York's legal market is currently the world's biggest. But is it in danger of falling behind the times and not adapting to a rapidly changing world?
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Dealmaker: Jim Wickenden

A&O's US corporate partner on carrying Dan Cunningham's bag and wandering attention
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News Group ordered to pay Coulson's legal costs - implications of the judgment

Yesterday's judgment by the Court of Appeal in Coulson v News Group Newspapers (NGN) is good news for those who have a legal expenses insurance policy which they wish to use to defend themselves against an allegation that they have committed a criminal offence. Typically, such policies are written for the protection of directors and officers of companies and are sold by insurers on the basis that they provide 'peace of mind' in the event that any allegation of malpractice is made against them in connection with their duties. Whatever the anxiety caused by such an allegation, the insured can at least rest assured that their lawyers' bills in relation to rebutting it will be paid on their behalf. Judging by the way in which they are widely marketed in magazines such as The Economist, such policies must be good business for insurers.
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Contempt laws set for reform in consultation for new media age

The Law Commission has launched a consultation on contempt laws in England and Wales in the wake of a number of high-profile cases which have seen current legislation challenged by the growing influence of modern media. The commission - the statutory independent body which keeps the law under review and recommends reform where necessary - is reviewing the existing Contempt of Court Act 1981, which prevents the publication of any material that produces a substantial risk of prejudicing a fair trial.
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39 Essex Street takes on seven QCs in 24-strong move from rival set

Twenty-four members of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, including seven QCs, are set to join 39 Essex Street in a mass defection which represents nearly half the set. Confirmation of the departures comes after the two chambers announced they were in "advanced discussions" about a possible combination under one brand earlier this month.
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Closely-watched Prest divorce dispute set for Supreme Court

A landmark divorce case focusing on assets held by spouses' companies is set to go to the Supreme Court, following a Court of Appeal (CoA) ruling last month. The Prest case centres around the question of whether companies belonging to spouses can be ordered to pay assets in a settlement.
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Bar Council launches new online pupillage application system

The Bar Council is launching a new online pupillage application system which will allow chambers to tailor applications for the first time. The new system, called Pupillage Gateway, will launch next March when it will replace the existing process, called Pupillage Portal, which is run by graduate recruitment agency GTI.
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Pinsents wins High Court role as Berezovsky litigation saga continues

Pinsent Masons has been appointed by the Government of Russia's Samara Region to represent it at the UK High Court in its efforts to recover almost RUB1bn (£20m) from oligarch Boris Berezovsky. The UK firm won the role after a tender process that was sparked by the Samara Region filing action to recover RUB989m (£19.4m) it claims it is owed by Berezovsky.
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Singapore Law Soc appoints new president

The Law Society of Singapore has named Rodyk & Davidson partner Lok Vi Ming as its new president, replacing Wong Meng Meng SC, who has held the position for the last two years. Lok, who is currently vice president, will assume his new role on 1 January next year, having been elected to serve for 2013. Wong, a senior counsel at Singapore law firm WongPartnership, has held the role since August 2010.
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Outgoing Supreme Court president Lord Phillips rejoins Brick Court

Recently retired Supreme Court president Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers is returning to his former set Brick Court Chambers as an arbitrator. His appointment is effective from today (22 November). He will sit with around 20 international arbitrators at the set, the majority of who are silks.
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