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Government and Public Affairs Practices Are Booming in Brussels. Here's Why.

The need to offer legal services and government affairs under one roof has increased significantly as the European Commission ramps up its regulation of tech companies, foreign direct investment, and ESG, lawyers say.
7 minute read

International Edition

US, EU Agree It's Time to Regulate AI. Will They Agree on How?

While recent months have seen the U.S. and European Union collaborating on how to mitigate AI's potentially harmful impacts, the prospect of a transatlantic policy alignment is uncertain.
5 minute read

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Closely Watched Climate-Change Case in France Falters on Procedural Grounds

But the judgment did move the ball forward on some aspects of the law, including the express wish that companies and complainants exhaust efforts to work out plans together before taking them to court, lawyers said.
3 minute read

International Edition

Why 'Designated Counsel' is the Most Problematic Issue in Corporate Law

The practice of private equity firms choosing lenders' legal counsel has attracted the attention of UK and European financial watchdogs and added fuel to an already heated argument.
11 minute read

International Edition

Law Firm Leaders Must Stand Up to Bullying Partners, Following Rule Change

The incoming SRA rules mean senior management of UK law firms will essentially be held accountable for addressing bullying, harassment and discrimination within their ranks.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Gowling Lawyer to Face Tribunal Following Inappropriate Conduct Allegations

The lawyer, currently a partner at Gunnercooke, is accused of abusing his position and of sexually-motivated conduct towards three people.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ahead of the Curve? In the EU, Issues Raised at the US Supreme Court Over Regulation of Online Platforms Are Already Being Addressed

The 27 European Union member states are preparing for 2024's full rollout of the Digital Services Act, which potentially could become a model for legislation in the U.S.
6 minute read

International Edition

It's 'Potentially Ground-Shifting': US Outbound Investment Rules Are About to Change

A forthcoming executive order is expected to define new guidelines for investments in countries viewed as strategic competitors. The devil of these new regulatory measures will be in the details.
4 minute read

International Edition

Financial Regulators Turn Attention to Designated Counsel in Leveraged Finance Deals

Borrowers have long appointed the law firms used by banks in leveraged finance deals, but some question the potential ethical implications of the practice.
3 minute read

International Edition

Serious Contenders: Partners From Skadden and DLA Touted for SFO Director Role

Who could take over from Lisa Osofsky as director of the UK's top fraud enforcement agency, the Serious Fraud Office, later this year? Law.com International lists all the expected runners and riders.
5 minute read

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