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Cheat Sheet: What inside counsel need to know about alternative fee arrangements

Alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) have long been trumpeted as a creative way for legal departments to cut costs.
15 minute read

Inside Counsel

Ex-AIG CEO Greenberg seeks dismissal of case

Hank Greenberg, the former CEO of American International Group Inc. (AIG), is headed to court on Tuesday to argue for the dismissal of a lawsuit against him.
5 minute read

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Class action suit against Greenberg Traurig settles

A class action suit that claimed law firm Greenberg Traurig underpaid its women lawyers has settled, according to Thomson Reuters.
7 minute read

International Edition

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.
2 minute read

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
1 minute read

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.
2 minute read

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.
8 minute read

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.
3 minute read

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