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Firm that leaked J.K. Rowling’s pseudonym makes apology, charity donation

The law firm that leaked celebrated author J.K. Rowlings pen name is paying for its mistake.
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International Edition

Linklaters partner questioned by police in hacking investigation

Linklaters litigation partner John Turnbull has been interviewed under police caution on behalf of Rupert Murdoch's News UK, it has emerged, amid further revelations in the ongoing investigation into the hacking scandal. News UK - which rebranded from its former identity of News International last month - is being investigated by Scotland Yard as a "corporate suspect" over hacking and bribery offences, according to a report in The Independent.
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Inside Counsel

Penn State reaches settlement with first victim

Pennsylvania State University is moving closer toward putting its infamous sex-abuse scandal behind it.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Yale wins lawsuit over faked doctorate

Yale University is off the hook for mistakenly confirming the credentials of an art history professor to a South Korean university.
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Inside Counsel

8 notable GCs in the news

General counsel sound off on loan seizing, gun control rights, Internet tracking and more
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Inside Counsel

Disabled man, brother sue National Air and Space Museum

The supervisor allegedly told Jake his brother couldnt use the simulator because he couldnt physically get out of his wheelchair.
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International Edition

Ex-Herbert Smith Asia disputes head to join Linklaters as exits continue

Linklaters has made a key hire for its Hong Kong litigation team with the addition of Herbert Smith Freehills' former Asia disputes head Gavin Lewis. Lewis, who is top rated for China disputes and contentious regulatory work, is expected to join the magic circle firm's Hong Kong base in November or December this year, bringing the total number of disputes partners in the office to to four.
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International Edition

Baker Botts becomes latest firm to move into much-coveted Rio market

Baker Botts has opened an office in Rio de Janeiro, as it seeks to grow its energy and disputes practices throughout Latin America. The Brazilian base, which will operate as a foreign legal consultancy, is the firm's first office in South America in almost 50 years, and its ninth international branch worldwide.
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Inside Counsel

Time Warner Cable faces two class action suits over blackouts

For some, missing "Two and a Half Men" is so egregious that it has driven TV viewers to the point of litigation.
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Inside Counsel

Litigation: When discovery of social media makes sense in civil cases

As attorneys grow more comfortable requesting social media discovery, its worth spending some time to first think about when discovery really makes sense.
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