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The American Lawyer

The Real Danger Behind EY Entering Legal Services Will Be Its Impact on Young Legal Talent

The Big Four firm's proposed split between its auditing and advisory wings could help it replicate its past successes in consulting and investment banking in a new industry.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

In Suit Between Legal Recruiters, Judge Awards Austin Search Firm $3.64M

On the trade secrets claim, Pitman ruled MWK demonstrated that Jowers would have known the information was confidential and that MWK attempted to keep the information it learned about candidates and clients confidential.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Lawgeex Plans to Lay Off Staff, Pivot to Small-Business Clients

While some don't necessarily believe Lawgeex's pivot is responsible for the layoffs, it's likely too soon to tell.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'The Souls of Our Culture': Cambodia Accepts Return of Looted Artifacts From Manhattan US Attorney

Cambodian Ambassador to the United States Keo Chhea was on hand to accept the repatriation of important art objects, which came as part of the U.S. attorney's investigation of a British dealer.
3 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: 'Nervousness' for Companies Over New Forced Labor Law + Lawyer Exodus from SEC + Akin Gump Reps Ex-Oath Keeper Before Jan. 6 Committee

A new U.S. law cracking down on forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China poses major compliance obstacles, according to attorneys focusing on supply chain issues and human rights.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Blocking Goods Involving Forced Uyghur Labor a Difficult Feat for Companies

The government has issued guidance but even the guidance and comments by the Forced Labor Task Force acknowledged that this is a significant new obligation that companies are largely responsible for figuring out themselves.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

China NFT Ruling Seeks to 'Cool Down the Hype,' Hong Kong Attorneys Say

While China's first-ever NFT court ruling added stricter burdens to marketplaces and led to some NFT bans, many think it is setting the stage for the growth of the digital asset market in the country.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

New Legal Risks Facing International Companies Operating in China and Hong Kong

International businesses and their attorneys would be well served by considering now the substantive and procedural challenges these matters present.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

With New Management Role, Hogan Lovells Firmly Ties Growth to Success in Deepening Sector Focuses

"The goal is to be growing and deepening our client relationships—because that's the lifeblood of what we do," said Phoebe Wilkinson, the firm's newly appointed global managing partner for growth.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Finnegan Elects Former Summer Associate as Managing Partner

Erika Harmon Arner takes the reins from colleague Anand Sharma, who served since 2019 and will now chair the firm, relieving current chair Mark Sweet.
4 minute read

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