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The American Lawyer

Lagging Demand and Layoff Fears Give Firms Leverage Over Talent—Will They Use It?

Law firms in the U.S. and U.K. are finally in a position to enforce attendance policies and make attitude adjustments in their associate ranks, but no firm wants to be first to drop the hammer.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Big Law Lawyers on Putin's Travel Ban List

At least 40 lawyers appear on Russia's travel ban list. Some of these lawyers are U.S. officials, but others are in private practice.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dentons Malpractice Appeal Loss Raises Concerns Over How Global Law Firms Structure Their Businesses

"It's not the verein, it's the conflicts management and communication. But lawyers at verein law firms should be concerned nonetheless," said Cassandra Burke Robertson, a professor at Case Western Reserve School of Law.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Understanding the Effect of Sanctions on Your Industry: Free Webinar

We invite in-house counsel on Thursday, March 23 at 12:00 ET, to hear from experts on international sanctions and ask the questions you have as you navigate a complex web of business relationships and regulatory restrictions related to the Ukraine invasion.
1 minute read

Legaltech News

Sedona Conference Canada Chair Discusses New E-Discovery Principles Update—And Why Addendums May Be Needed

Sedona Conference Canada Chair Kathryn Manning talks to Legaltech News about the need for the recently released third edition of the Sedona Canada Principles, the first update to the e-discovery guidance since 2015, and why evolving privacy laws in the country could prompt further changes in near future.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Stepping Down But Not Out: Hausfeld Talks Coming Focus on Climate Change, Big Tech

While Michael D. Hausfeld will transition into a new role starting Jan. 1, 2022, the firm's founder will not fully step down but rather focus on public policy issues, including climate change and Big Tech.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Epiq Continues Flexible Staffing Growth With Simplex Acquisition in Canada

Simplex Services and its affiliated Simplex Legal law firm provide flexible corporate legal staffing, technology services, and legal tech consulting throughout Canada, adding to capabilities Epiq began growing with Epiq Counsel earlier this year.
3 minute read

Law.com

'Bivens Is Unavailable' in US Citizen's Lawsuit Against Federal Officers, 6th Circuit Says

A U.S. citizen who claimed his rights were violated after he spent hours in a cold detention cell is unable to sue border patrol agents under the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, the majority of the Sixth Circuit said in a split ruling.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Big Law Looks to Canada, Australia to Fill Out Corporate Ranks in the Bay Area

Firms like Kirkland and Cooley are offering sunshine, flexibility and big U.S. salary scales to lure young talent.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Québec's Bill 64: The Newest Consumer-Friendly Patch on the Privacy Quilt

While the amended Private Sector Act, the GDPR and the CCPA share many key features, they differ in important respects. Here's how organizations can determine whether they are subject to the Act and formulate a plan to bridge any gaps.
8 minute read

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