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The Changing Face of Vietnam may Mean Business for Firms
Western lawyers trying to function amid stifling red tape and corruption in Vietnam have long given that market negative reviews. The obstacles to progress are myriad -- trials that are not transparent, limited access for counsel to proceedings and criminalization of commercial transactions. But rumors of the demise of the private sector are exaggerated, thanks, in part, to its new Criminal Procedure Code. If this is finally the "Vietnam spring" investors have been waiting for, what's in it for lawyers?
People v. De Jesus, 10335/98
Publication Date: 2010-12-30 Practice Area: Criminal Practice
Industry: Court: Supreme Court, New York County, Part 44 Judge: Justice Marcy L. Kahn Attorneys: For plaintiff: For defendant: Case number: 10335/98
as: People v. De Jesus, 10335/98, NYLJ 1202476743478, at *1 (Sup., NY, Decided December 24, 2010)Justice Marcy L. KahnDecided: December 2
Coudert's China Deal Hits Labor Hiccup
About two months after Coudert Brothers threw pieces of its empire up for grabs, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary seem to have come away with parts of its most prized Asia practices, snapping up partners in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. But sticking points remain: Three dozen lawyers and staffers in the Beijing office, at least some of whom are going to DLA, say Coudert hasn't complied with severance obligations under Chinese law, a contention that could delay their move.Labor Practices Boom With Economy
A series of key U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the booming national economy have fueled an increasing demand for employment lawyers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., rapid high-tech expansion is pushing the growth in employment practices to a new level. D.C. powerhouses have steadily added employment lawyers to work on behalf of corporate clients and have seen those practices grow as much as 500 percent in recent years. Some out-of-town firms building their D.C. offices aren't far behind.
Fossil GC Makes Legal Department Tick
With revenues that grew from $1 billion in 2005 to $1.2 billion in 2006, Fossil Inc. is an increasingly sought-after brand by consumers, a success on Wall Street -- according to stock analysts who recommend the stock for outperforming the market -- and a presence in malls worldwide in department stores and in its 153 domestic and 47 international stand-alone stores. GC Randy Hyne is happy to be part of it. "It doesn't hurt that the products are fun," he says. "It's an exciting place."The Watch Man: Randy Hyne Makes Fossil's Legal Department Tick
Randy Hyne, vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary for Fossil Inc., plays a vital role in bringing Fossil's products to the marketplace. As Fossil's top attorney, Hyne consults with Fossil's designers on potential patents, naming issues and other questions.Trending Stories
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