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Hong Kong opens second round of higher rights of audience applications

The Hong Kong Law Society is this month accepting the second round of applications from solicitors for higher rights of audience (HRA) following new legislation introduced last year allowing non-barristers to appear in court. Solicitors from local and international law firms have been given one month from 1 September to apply for advocacy rights, with most required to undergo a litigation training programme overseen by the College of Law.
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International Edition

Bakers and Blackstone work pro bono on JR of controversial QASA scheme

Baker & McKenzie and Blackstone Chambers are acting pro bono for the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) on a judicial review challenging the legality of the controversial Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA). Bakers disputes partner Joanna Ludlam and Dinah Rose QC and Tom De La Mare QC of Blackstone are leading the proceedings brought against the Legal Services Board (LSB) over its decision to approve the QASA - a new grading system which will see criminal advocates rated at one of four levels.
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Inside Counsel

Not kosher: Settlement reached in pork industry insider trading suit

As Porky Pig would say in regard to the insider trading allegations revolving around the recent acquisition of the worlds largest producer of pork, Thats all, folks!
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Michigan the latest to join American Airlines-U.S. Airways antitrust suit

Originally, attorneys general from six states with high air traffic joined the DOJs antitrust suit. Now, as the suit gains momentum, a newcomer has joined the list: Michigan.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Facts & Figures: Top CEOs face poor performance rates

From Apple's patent troll problems to U.S. litigation costs, an inside look at the numbers that count
5 minute read

International Edition

Middle East and Africa

Rising interest in an already full Middle East market and reforming Libya's legal system post-Gaddafi are this week's top features in Legal Week.
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Inside Counsel

Litigation: The bond requirement for preliminary injunctions

Despite its common sense nature, the bond requirement is not always enforced, as circuits have interpreted the language of the federal rules differently.
6 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Examining the False Claims Act and civil investigative demands

Nearly every in-house counsel has dealt with a subpoena at one time or another. But less well known is an increasingly common tool used by the government: the civil investigative demand.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Judge says Lance Armstrong must answer questions in dope fraud suit

Acceptance Insurance Holding is trying to prove that Armstrong and people close to him conspired for many years to cover up the cyclists illegal activity.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

JPMorgan pays $18.3 million to settle mortgage suit

JPMorgan & Co. can put another related-to-mortgage fraud behind it.
5 minute read

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