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Marks & Clerk agrees settlement over alleged secret commissions …
London IP firm Marks & Clerk has agreed a settlement over claims it received secret commissions from CPA Global in return for client referrals.
Skadden to close in Shanghai, cut roles in China corporate practice ...
Oct 18, 2024 · Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom is set to close its Shanghai office and cut roles from its China corporate practice. The move, which will see the New York firm consolidate its mainland China presence in Beijing, is in line with similar measures taken by …
Co-founder of Powell Gilbert joins Morgan Lewis
Oct 14, 2024 · US law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius has hired Tim Powell, the co-founder of boutique IP firm Powell Gilbert, as a partner in its London office.
Ex-Freshfields partner suspended by tribunal over allegations of ...
Nov 15, 2024 · A former Freshfields partner has been suspended for two years and ordered to pay costs of £66,000 by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) in relation to allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour.
From ‘no’ to common sense in corporate legal departments
Dec 19, 2024 · “My unofficial title is VP of fix it and vice president of make it happen,” said Rodney C. Pratt, LVMH North America’s chief legal officer as he and his colleague Samantha Shipp Warrick began a discussion on the value of a business-first mindset in the legal department.
Baker Hostetler adds 10-lawyer Locke Lord team for Austin debut
Dec 11, 2024 · BakerHostetler has hired a 10-lawyer transactional team from Locke Lord to open an office in Austin, its third in Texas and 18th overall. The incoming team is led by partner Cynthia Bast and will bolster 1,000-lawyer BakerHostetler’s …
Firms asked to help trainees stranded by ‘imminent closure’ of US …
Aug 28, 2024 · London’s legal community has been called to support trainee solicitors impacted by the impending closure of a US firm’s London office, identified as Armstrong Teasdale.
Law firm branding lessons from the sports world
Dec 13, 2024 · Some of my fondest memories revolve around sports. As a father, my connection with my two sons often grows stronger when we’re cheering for a team together – or, in some cases, giving one another grief over supporting opposite rivals (come on Arsenal!).
Sony Pictures Entertainment taps Disney for veteran GC replacement
Apr 29, 2024 · US media and entertainment giant Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has hired Jill Ratner as general counsel, replacing veteran GC Leah Weil, who announced her departure in January.