In a notable development for New York’s legal community, attorneys from the Legal Aid Society have cast their votes in favor of authorizing a strike, a move that could see one of the city’s largest public defender groups cease operations if their demands are not addressed. This decision comes amidst ongoing negotiations with management, where…
Fieldfisher, a multinational law firm, has made a strategic entry into the Portuguese legal market by establishing operations in Lisbon and Porto with a team of 68 professionals. The firm’s expansion into Portugal is part of a broader European growth strategy that recently included launches in Austria and Poland, along with a re-launch in Italy….
The ongoing debate over legal market liberalization in India has reached a pivotal moment with the establishment of competing committees by the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). SILF formed its own committee in response to the BCI’s initiative to address concerns about new regulations opening India’s legal…
Cyberattacks on U.S. law firms have surged, with one in five firms experiencing breaches in the past year, according to a recent study by Geneva-based Proton. The research highlights significant vulnerabilities within the sector as firms increasingly rely on digital workflows. Alarmingly, nearly one in 10 law firms reported data loss or exposure due to…
Paul Hastings continues its expansion in the international energy and infrastructure sector with its latest partner hire from White & Case. This strategic move marks a significant development for Paul Hastings as they finalize the build-out of their energy and infrastructure platform. Since April, the firm has brought on board eight partners, with the latest…
The pharmaceutical industry is navigating a challenging political landscape as it confronts significant shifts in vaccine regulation, tax-and-spending legislation, and drug pricing policies. These changes could potentially impair the sector’s influence in Washington. The appointment of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, which includes skeptics of immunization and the…
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, observers are paying close attention to whether his administration’s antitrust policies will diverge from those of the Biden era. While both presidents have acknowledged concerns over concentrated corporate power, the focus of Trump’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears to be pivoting towards economic rigor and evidentiary thresholds…
In a recent legal contest, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with ten other Republican state attorneys general, has initiated a lawsuit against three prominent asset management firms: BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. The lawsuit alleges that these firms colluded to restrict coal production through their investments, ultimately causing financial harm to their investors. Yet,…
The New York Court of Appeals has issued a decision that provides a nuanced stance on the educational standards of private religious schools, specifically targeting yeshivas. In the case Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools (PEARLS) v. Young, the court confirmed the State Education Department’s (SED) right to appraise whether these schools provide…
Adams & Adams, a leading South African intellectual property boutique, steps into the legal tech arena by embracing Harvey AI. This move aligns them with other African legal heavyweights like Bowmans and ENS, as they aim to expand their commercial practice, which presently constitutes about 20% of their business operations. Despite this adoption, the firm…
Eversheds Sutherland has strategically fortified its European presence by recruiting Volkholz, a former partner at Latham, to enhance its German operations. This move underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its services to private equity clients within the real estate sector across pivotal European markets. Volkholz is known for his expertise in advising sponsors, borrowers, and…
Covington & Burling, a prominent law firm, has announced the hiring of Spiros Drosos, a seasoned litigator from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Known for its regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical sector within the EU, the Amsterdam-based EMA was where Drosos contributed significantly to the formulation of substantial pharmaceutical legislations. His experience spans over a…