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Batman logo fights off trademark invalidity action at EU’s General Court
Caped crusader emerges victorious after dispute with Italian designer at Luxembourg court
Post Office calls in new team to replace HSF as Horizon IT inquiry adviser
Burges Salmon instructed to advise on scandal inquiry but HSF retains role advising on ‘other matters’
Herbert Smith Freehills names first managing partner for digital legal services
Alternative legal services chief Libby Jackson assumes new role intended to expand HSF’s digital advisory services
Travers Smith makes up five in latest partner promotions round
Promotions see UK firm restock partner bench following run of senior departures in first quarter of 2023
Freshfields hires restructuring partner and team from Paul Hastings in Paris
Guilhem Bremond and team of four add to recent restructuring hires in Hong Kong and London
Powell Gilbert opens Dublin office to support UPC work
London IP powerhouse launches first international base to capitalise on EU's new Unified Patent Court
Ed Sheeran copyright dispute underscores fine line between using generic elements and copying
UK courts won’t allow artists to monopolise common musical elements, but musicians must still be careful not to infringe earlier works, write Ashfords lawyers Carl Steele and Chris Fotheringham
Bar Council and Law Society mark Pride Month by signalling support for LGBTQ+ lawyers
Respective chairs Nick Vineall KC and Lubna Shuja to march together at London Pride in July
The laws of fashion: landmark luxury cases to watch in 2023
Foley & Lardner's Jeff Greene and Matt Witsman delve into the key luxury cases affecting the fashion, apparel and beauty field this year
CRM – don’t lose sight of what the initials stand for: Client ‘Relationship’ Management
Many law firms are just using CRM systems to manage contact details rather than as a way to proactively develop client relationships, writes 3Kites’ Michele Asbury
NautaDutilh appoints second woman to three-strong leadership team
Marike Bakker replaces Chris Warner as co-managing partner alongside Sjoerd Meijer and Lieke van der Velden
New trade deals herald closer UK links for Australian and New Zealand lawyers
Free trade agreements will reduce barriers for lawyers to practice across each jurisdiction
Fieldfisher opens in Vienna as part of latest European growth push
New office will be led by Austria managing partner Thomas Ruhm, who joins from SCWP
Legal profession still has long way to go globally to improve inclusivity for LGBTQ+ lawyers
At the start of Pride month, the ICC Court of Arbitration's Alexander Fessas reflects on how firms can improve their performance by creating diverse teams
Around the house: Everest Re lands former MetLife and Freddie Mac legal head, Sony Music UK names new GC
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at Kroll, PlayOn! Sports, Imerys and APCO Holdings