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US lawyer expelled from Moscow
A US lawyer and former US embassy worker in Moscow was expelled from Russia after reportedly refusing to co-operate with a Russian spy agency.
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GLOBAL LAW FIRMS
KWM Oz chief steps down
Hong Kong-headquartered global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has suffered a blow in Australia with the news that its managing partner in the jurisdiction is to step down just 14 months after taking the job.
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TECHNOLOGY
US targets patent trolls
US lawmakers are mulling over a bill aimed to block so-called patent trolls from filing vague claims on patents that stifle the development of new products.
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LEGAL PROFESSION
South African lawyers urged to fight 'racial prejudice'
A South Africa-based junior advocate has claimed that black lawyers and businesses should 'not be shy' to sue for anti-competitive practices when they are omitted from markets because of their race.
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COMMODITIES
Cotton court battle escalates
Two of the biggest names in world cotton trading have again locked horns in a courtroom over alleged market manipulation during a period of price swings in 2011.
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Exigent extends into Canada
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Is the world still flat?
SEC social media rule overlooks rules of engagement around the world, says Veta T Richardson, president and chief executive officer of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
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Technology helps mid-sized law firm growth
Research from Georgetown University reveals mid-sized law firms have grown globally despite the global downturn.
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Luxury brands head for the summit
A raft of top luxury brands are on the VIP list for the first ever Luxury Law Summit.
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PF2: a new approach to public private partnerships?
James Larmour of Freeth Cartwright considers HM Treasury's “Standardisation of PF2 Guidance.”
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The Bird & Bird Story -- a history of Two Birds across three centuries
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European GCs slam lack of client service
Law firms across Europe are failing to look after their retained clients with general counsel slating the lack of communication and regular reviews, according to new research from the Global Legal Post in association with Martindale-Hubbell.
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