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Bracing for Impact: The Liberalization of India's Legal Market is Huge, Which Firms Will be Most Affected?

India's decision to liberalize is set to mark a new era for the global legal market. But how soon will international firms move in and how will the intrusion of foreign advisors affect domestic firms?
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India Finally Liberalizes its Legal Market, Foreign Firms Set to Move In

Foreign law firms will be allowed to establish offices on the ground for the first time in one of the world's biggest economies.
5 minute read

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Due Diligence Strategies Under Hong Kong's New Cryptocurrency Rules

Under new rules going into effect June 1, 2023, the Hong Kong cryptocurrency market will be opened to retail investors, while cryptocurrency exchanges are required to obtain virtual asset service provider, or VASP, licenses.
5 minute read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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