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Norton Rose Fulbright names heads of corporate, finance and litigation

Norton Rose has appointed the global heads of its three core practice groups ahead of its merger with Texan firm Fulbright & Jaworski next month. London-based European corporate head Martin Scott will now oversee the firm's global corporate, M&A and securities group, taking over from Hong Kong-based David Stannard.
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Inside Counsel

Senate confirms Obama nominee for D.C. Circuit

The D.C. Circuit will soon be welcoming a new judge.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

5 celebrity lawsuits in the news

Kobe Bryant feuds with his mother, Batman emerges victorious and more
8 minute read

International Edition

Singapore

Singapore's legal market is gradually liberalising and, with it, the competition keeps flying in. Elizabeth Broomhall finds out what's in store for southeast Asia's latest glittering legal hub
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International Edition

Elite US litigation firm Boies Schiller set to launch London outpost

Specialist litigation firm Boies Schiller & Flexner is set to open an office in London this summer, in a move that will gift the elite US firm its first base outside of its home country. Boies already has lawyers working on projects in the City and has been planning a London launch for several months, approaching multiple UK-qualified litigators. The launch is now slated for July or August. The firm declined to comment on how many partners it intends to staff the office with or on relocations from the US. According to The American Lawyer rankings, Boies Schiller is among the most profitable firms in the US, with average profits per partner standing at $2.7m (£1.8m) in 2012.
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International Edition

Open season – the influx of global firms making their mark in Singapore

From the top of the world's most expensive casino building in Marina Bay, Singapore's central business district is an impressive sight. Overlooking the water, an array of glittering silver skyscrapers bear the names of banks, insurance companies and luxury hotel brands, while a mix of local landmarks, shopping malls and restaurants keep tourists happy. The scene, in all its grandeur, reflects not only the sunlight, but the commercial achievements of a city that has now become a hub for southeast Asia, with Singapore now ranked as one of the four leading financial centres in the world. Alongside Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, it is also one of the Four Asian Tigers.
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Inside Counsel

Litigation: Events courts consider when deciding if duty to preserve evidence has been triggered

We know there is no general duty to preserve evidence before litigation is reasonably anticipated, so the trick is to determine what facts the court will consider when determining when that duty attaches.
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Inside Counsel

Borders gift card holders are out of luck

U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter said yesterday that it would be unfair to the bankrupt companys creditors to allow the holders of gift cardsworth about $210.5 millionto pursue recoveries.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Around the horn with the motion in limine

When a trial date approaches, litigators have their own checklists to keep track of pretrial preparations. As they go through the checklist, they may feel a little like a baseball manager filling out a lineup card.
6 minute read

International Edition

MoFo launches FCPA practice in Singapore

Morrison & Foerster (Mofo) has launched an anti-corruption practice in Singapore with the relocation of Daniel Levison from its Tokyo base. The US firm, which re-opened in the Asian city-state in January after closing in 2009, now has three full time partners in Singapore with ambitious plans to boost its capabilities there.
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