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International Edition

Taylor Wessing Furloughs Staff and Suspends Distributions in UK

The firm is the latest to bring in strict new financial measures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

After Latham White-Collar Chief Heads for Bank, Eyes Turn to Potential Successor

While Latham's white-collar and investigations group includes some vice chairs, Latham has not commented on who will succeed Kathy Ruemmler in the chief practice role.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Nutter's Leaders Emphasize Efficiency, Getting Laterals 'Into the Fabric of the Firm'

Liam T. O'Connell and Michael E. Scott, co-managing partners, say, "we make a strong effort to quickly integrate laterals into the fabric of the firm. We can personally attest to the success of those efforts at integration, as we were both lateral partners to the firm."
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Diversity Lab CEO's Recession Advice for Law Firm Leaders? Double Down on Diversity

Caren Ulrich Stacy, who once served as head of talent for Arnold & Porter and Cooley, says that diverse lawyers could bear the brunt of an economic downturn.
10 minute read

Pro Mid Market

What Midsize Firm Leaders Can Do to Spot – and Fix – Culture Problems

Listening to feedback and being flexible are key. Some think hiring professional development people and executive coaches is critical too.
7 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose Offers Staff Reduced Week, Defers Partner Pay and Bonuses

Norton Rose Fulbright is offering staff reduced working hours and pay for one year in response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as deferring the payment…
3 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

Alexander Forbes Successfully Holds First Fully Virtual Shareholder Meeting in South Africa

Alexander Forbes took proactive measures based on these changing circumstances and consequently on 23 March 2020 announced that, due to extreme market volatility and the inability to predict when this would normalise, the repurchase portion of the shareholder reorganisation would no longer proceed. It was, however, necessary to still proceed with the ordinary resolution included in the notice of general meeting dealing with a mandatory offer waiver.
8 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

Christian Murad, Legal Director MENAT for Kellogg, on the Impact of COVID-19 and Key Lessons Learned

Dubai based Christian Murad is Legal Director MENA for American multinational food manufacturing company, Kellogg. Murad spoke candidly with Global Leaders in Law about the impact of COVID-19 and the key lessons learned; strategies to enhance your resilience as a leader; the importance of authentic leadership; and, steps to curate a personal brand.
4 minute read

International Edition

Surge in Pro Bono Activity As Top Firms Step Up Coronavirus Efforts

Fundraisers, food and medical donations, and pro bono legal advice have all been offered by law firms across the country.
8 minute read

International Edition

Fieldfisher Tells Staff to Use 25% of Annual Leave Before End of June

The move comes as the firm anticipates a spike in holiday requests once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
2 minute read

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