Goodwin & Procter, a law firm based in the U.S., has advanced 40 of its attorneys to partnership. Although falling short of its prior record of 58, this is still the firm’s second largest partnership promotion on its books. This information reveals Boston as the epicenter of these promotions, accounting for 15 of the 40…
In a notable shift in strategy, leading law firms are reassessing compensation models. This decision signifies a significant evolution in the legal sector as firms grapple with changing demands and new realities. Captured in a recently published Law.com article, there’s a new inclination among firms to reconsider long-standing pay structures. While specifics of the re-evaluation…
In a realm where the integration of artificial intelligence is diversifying, it seems prospective law students stand in opposition to this modern wave when it comes to their applications process. According to a recent survey by Kaplan, a substantial 66% of pre-law students opine that law school applicants should not leverage AI tools such as…
A conglomerate of former Magic Circle partners, KCs, and academics have banded together to initiate a taskforce. This gather aims to investigate the supply of legal services to overseas oligarchs and kleptocrats by UK-based legal firms. The initiative was kickstarted by the Institute of Business Ethics, with an overarching goal to illuminate the progressively challenging…
In an unprecedented legal action, six human rights groups have brought forward the first class action against the French state to the Conseil d’État, France’s higher administrative court. The case, heard on Friday, September 28, alleges systematic racial profiling against black and Arab men in the course of police patrols. The petition driving the case…
Recent reports indicate that a partner from Latham & Watkins has decided to join the ranks at Covington & Burling in London. These events unfold amidst a series of talent shuffles within the law industry, noting that Latham had previously witnessed two partner departures within a week earlier this year. However, it’s significant to note…
Climate change protesters from various groups convened in Bern, Switzerland, on Saturday, urging for reforms to current climate change legislation ahead of an imminent national election. The demonstration saw an estimated crowd of over 60,000 concerned citizens, particularly alarmed about the intensifying impact of agriculture and fossil fuels on the environment. The demonstrators claimed that…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, noted trial firm, is expanding its international operations against the backdrop of an economic downturn. The firm has recently established offices in locations including Beijing and the UAE. The firm is now also eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market with a proposed Singapore entity. The firm announced its intent…
Expanding its regulatory offering in Japan’s banking and financial markets, Greenberg Traurig recently welcomed Akihiro Wani to its team. Wani, who was previously senior counsel at Morrison Foerster and former joint managing partner of Linklaters in Tokyo, now joins as a senior counsel. This move comes shortly after the U.S. firm hired Yuko Ino, Orrick…
Charlie Lightfoot, former international arbitration practice chair and London head at Jenner & Block, has now joined Cooley’s London office. An addition that significantly strengthens Cooley’s arbitration capabilities. Prior to Cooley, Lightfoot spent eight years at Jenner & Block, initially recruited by the U.S. litigation firm in 2015 to start and lead the new London…
In the world of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prosecutions, 2021 has seen the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) keeping steady momentum. Their recent settlement with 3M Corp. for $6.5 million marks their seventh corporate resolution this year. Volume aside, the nature of these cases provides much-needed perspectives on operational best practices and potential pitfall…
The 2023 Law360 MVP awards have recognized 171 attorneys across 76 firms, acknowledging their outstanding legal achievements over the past year. These professionals have distinguished themselves from their peers by achieving hard-earned successes in a range of cases involving high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals. The individual achievements of these attorneys highlight their…
Law360, a trusted name in the lexicon of legal news portals, held its annual MVP Awards on October 1, 2023. This year, honours went to 171 attorneys across 76 law firms. Each of these commendable professionals have stood out in the expansive world of legal proceedings by marking notable victories in high-stakes litigation, navigating through…
Regret and uncertainty are permeating across major law firms in the U.K. and the U.S. that expanded their business into China a few decades ago. Fueled by a desire for opportunities and growth, law firms established offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, employing both associates and partners alike. Despite the initial promise, many of…
In recent legal employment news out of Peru, a substantial shift has occurred within the specialized mining law sector. An impressive team of seven lawyers, renowned for their expertise in mining law, made the decision to depart CMS Grau in Lima and instead join forces with the prestigious Peruvian firm, Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados….
A prominent leader of the Thai protest movement, Arnon Nampa, had his bail application denied by the Court of Appeal in Thailand this past Saturday. The decision was announced in a social media post by the Thai Lawyers Center for Human Rights (TLHR). Nampa was charged under Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, a statute enforcing severe punishments…
The US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has temporarily enjoined a venture capital fund’s contest that awards Black women-run businesses according to an appeal from the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division. The plaintiff, American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), argued that the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, facilitated…
In a recent development, Burkina Faso’s coup leader, Ibrahim Traore, announced that there will be no elections in the country until security concerns have been effectively addressed. Traore had previously committed to reinstating elections as part of a pledge to safeguard democracy by 2024. Via a national television broadcast, the junta leader asserted that elections…
Police authorities in the Indian state of Manipur reported that a group of protestors tried to storm and vandalize the residence of the Chief Minister on Thursday. Rapid response from the security forces, who used tear gas and batons, did manage to disperse the crowd but not without causing injuries to ten individuals. The startling…
Columbia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) tribunal recently stated that during Colombia’s armed conflict, at least 35,178 individuals have endured sexual, gender, and reproductive abuse. Under the 2016 Peace Accord, between the state and the now-demobilized Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the JEP was inaugurated as the justice element of the Comprehensive System of…