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UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
French Law dispute forces closure of Business France office in Russia
As the World Cup comes home from Russia, France closes office in Moscow following 'illegal arrest' of funds and blocking of French law.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
A tale of two techs, as London and Paris take more steps into the future
Legal tech was in the spotlight in London and Paris this week, with launch news from Slaughter and May, Barclays and the Paris Bar
GDPR and Sapin II laws strengthen role of legal departments in France
A survey reveals the rising status for legal departments as French companies come to terms with new law and regulation.
French study flags legal departments' digital concerns
French study reveals half of legal departments believe their digital maturity is low and lacks an integrated approach.
Baker McKenzie launches artificial intelligence robot in Paris
A new AI platform launched by Baker McKenzie in Paris is part of its digital transformation strategy.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Corporate counsel need to get a seat at the table
The Global Legal Post attended the 2018 ACC Europe Annual Conference in Paris and heard a profession reflecting deeply on its role and pressing needs for the future.
Sang-froid towards liberté, égalité and fraternité from France's women lawyers
New survey from public Defender of Rights and young lawyers' union in France reveals discrimination in the French legal profession.
Hefty EU antitrust fine awaits Altice
The Dutch telecoms company is expecting a hefty antitrust fine from EU regulators.
French lawyers protest on streets of Paris
Over 5000 lawyers and judges took to the streets of Paris to protest against draft justice reforms.
New fraud bill introduced into French Senate
New draft laws to strengthen the fight against tax, social and customs fraud have been introduced into the French Senate.
Van Bael & Bellis promotes Geneva head to partnership
WTO specialist Clotilde du Parc becomes a partner at the Brussels law firm.
Reed Smith boosts Paris with White & Case team
Project and asset finance partner Victoria Westcott joins Reed Smith's financial industry group in Paris alongside three lawyers.
August Debouzy launches business ethics practice group
The French law firm August Debouzy intends to support companies aiming to use ethics as a means to drive growth.
Quinn Emanuel picks up August Debouzy white collar team
US law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has hired a litigation and white collar team from Paris law firm August Debouzy.
Castren & Snellman partner takes up first ever advocacy post
Tuomas Lehtinen is to become the first professor of practice in advocacy in the University of Helsinki, the first of its kind in the world.
Capgemini hires new general counsel
Maria Pernas joins the outsourcing company from Atos.