Legal news

Dewey trio charged over fraud and theft

Three former executives of failed US firm Dewey & LeBoeuf have been charged with fraud and theft by Manhattan prosecutors.

• LAW FIRM FINANCES

  

  Patton Boggs denies bankruptcy suggestions

  Patton Boggs managing partner Edward Newberry has said that any suggestion that the firm sees bankruptcy as an issue is 'laughable'.

• LAW FIRM PRACTICE

  

  BigLaw brief encounter in Manhattan courtroom

  A Hogan Lovells partner has been sued for allegedly trampling over the opposing lawyer on his way out of court and hitting him with his briefcase.

• LAW FIRM GROWTH

  

  Israeli legal market moves into 'dynamic' phase

  The top law firms in Israel have quadrupled in headcount over the last decade, according to the 'Globes' DUN'S 100' rankings.

• LAW FIRM EXPANSION

  

  Eversheds expands to half of Africa

  The expansion of Eversheds to another ten more firms in Africa means it has coverage in 31 countries, well over half of the countries in the continent.

Editor's picks

BLOG: FMAILY LAW

Popping the question: are matrimonial law reforms welcome?

Proposed changes to family law will take years to make an impact and leave many unanswered quesions. But it is a step in the right dirction, says Speechly Bircham's Michael Wells-Greco.

CYBERSECURITY

Lawyers vulnerable to fake SRA emails

Lawyers should keep an eye out for suspicious-looking emails claiming to be from the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).

REGULATORY FINES

Deutsche compliance head joins Herbert Smith

Andrew Procter, global head of compliance at Deutsche Bank, is to join Herbert Smith Freehills in June and will probably be replaced by two people in a split role.

APPRENTICES

UK creates new route to legal practice

Eversheds and Pinsent Masons are among the law firms which are supporting a new scheme of apprenticeships for school leavers which will lead to the qualification of solicitor.

Blogs

CORPORATE CRIME

Deferred Prosecutions: A price worth paying?

Deferred Prosecutions are now available for organisations which co-operate with the Serious Fraud Office. What will be the impact on organisations, asks Jonathan Pickworth and Caroline Black of Dechert?

IT

Expoiting IT to deliver value from law firm mergers

Law firms have a wealth of information available in their organisation but are unable to access much of it. Andy Sparks discusses how to maximise usage.

Business sector round up

REGULATION

Mexico telecoms regulator to target dominant players

The country is expected to finally tackle telecoms companies dominating the marketplace.

REGULATION

Contention over efforts to regulate telecoms in Turks and Caicos

Efforts to regulate telecoms in the Turks and Cacios has met with parliamentary opposition.