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LVMH hits the headlines
LVMH is attempting to grow its media empire with the purchase of French daily newspaper Le Parisien. The group already owns the business daily Les Echos.
European lawyers intervene on French intelligence bill
The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has submitted comments as part of the review of the bill on intelligence, and made several suggestions to bring the law into compliance with the right to privacy and the right to legal advice.
Reed Smith picks up Gide finance partner
Reed Smith has bolstered its European finance practice by hiring Gide's Fernand Arsanios for its Paris office.
Family of Jean Charles de Menezes take legal battle to European Court of Human Rights
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian man shot dead by police in London in July 2005 after being mistaken for a terror suspect, are challenging his case in court in Europe.
Brown Rudnick boosts Paris with restructuring duo
Brown Rudnick has bolstered its Paris team with the hire of partners from French firms De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés and August and Debouzy.
Corruption probe given access to tapes of Sarkozy talks with lawyer
Confidential conversations between former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his lawyer can be listened to by corruption investigators, according to the Paris court of appeal.
Potential for fees to fall as legal fee tracking hits the big time in the UK
Fourteen firms including Macfarlanes and Taylor Vinters have signed up to Apperio, a legal fees platform that claims to be cutting fees for clients by 12 per cent.
SME litigation funder reports increased activity
The funder is aiming for 150 cases by the end of the year.
Ex-Fieldfisher secretary claims she was assaulted by Paris head
Fieldfisher faces an employment tribunal hearing in September from a secretary claming €120,000 for unfair dismissal, unpaid overtime and the 'humiliating conditions' of her dismissal and departure.
Bryan Cave takes Marvell team in Paris
The US firm has boosted its French operations with four lawyers from a law firm in Paris.
Charlie Hebdo team hits out at lawyers and financiers
Fifteen of the staff who survived the terrorist attack on the Paris-based magazine in January have said that the €30m received by the title has made it 'tempting prey' for lawyers and financiers.
Mayer Brown recruits Paris stars on route out of Davis Polk
Two lawyers who have both worked at Davis Polk and Freshfields are joining the Paris office of Mayer Brown on 1 April, taking on roles as partners in the corporate and securities practice.
Barrister and ex-UK First Lady Cherie Blair to join Renault board
Using her married, rather than professional name, Cherie Blair, wife of former UK prime minister Tony Blair, is joining the board of the French car-maker for a four-year term.
Gucci loses latest Guess game
Guess has won against Gucci in a trademark infringement lawsuit in Paris, the latest spat between the two companies, reports CovBrands.
French lawyers issue death threats over legal reforms
The minister for the economy has made an official complaint about the incident.
Charlie Hedbo lawyer announces more Muhammad cartoons
The lawyer who has acted for the Charlie Hebdo magazine for 23 years is continuing to take a prominent role in announcing the plans of the surviving journalists for the satirical weekly.
Star Parisian lawyer acts for Charlie Hebdo
A 46-year old media and privacy lawyer, who has been cited as one of the 15 most powerful lawyers in France, is acting for magazine Charlie Hebdo - and has been representing them for the last 23 years.
French data regulator puts Apple under surveillance
The French personal data authority has used publicity as a weapon Against Apple Retail France, says Laurent Guardelli & Aurélie Klein of Coblence & Associés.
Skadden makes rare lateral hire in Paris
Leading corporate lawyer Olivier Diaz is leaving Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier to join Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.
French investment boutique opens in city
AyacheSalama is opening in the City of London with a team of four partners who will advise UK clients on investments into France.