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Firms enter into exclusive association for US expansion
DWF has enters into exclusive association with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP to expand firm's reach in the US.
Balenciaga defends itself in big apple copyright claim
Are New York City landmarks and skyline protectable elements? Luxury firm argues they're not in defence against souvenir seller.
Susman Godfrey offers a 'first' for gender-neutral parenting
Firm seeks innovation in benefits a change of policy to offer unlimited paid, gender-neutral parental leave for associates.
US law firms mergers hit record-breaking pace
First three quarters of 2018 sees 79 combinations announced, and more are talking about it, while large firms are becoming serial acquirers.
Cybersecurity firms in antitrust spat over product testing practices
In an escalating dispute over product testing reports, NSS Labs launches lawsuit against major vendors and standards organization.
Luxury law sets the agenda for New York summit
As the luxury business is a buzz with the Michael Kors $2.1 billion acquisition of Versace, general counsel get on the agenda.
Shareholders pressure Nike over political spending
Nike in another shareholder tussle over political contributions as investors express concern over alignment of values.
Enivronmental review clears way for controversial Keystone XL route
US state department review, called for by Montana judge, states pipeline's new route would not harm environment.
Improper payments and kickbacks costs UTC nearly $14m
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) agrees with SEC to pay close to $14 million to settle Asia allegations.
Pro bono donation of $15 Million by US big law in environmental honour
US big law unites to honour late environmental attorney Nancy McFadden with sustainability investment, as support voiced nationally.
US law school forced to close settles class action suit
The Charlotte Law School has reached agreement with former students in a $2.7m settlement proposal.
Europeans rather than Americans are most-diverse companies
A diversity and inclusion index tracking over 7,000 companies worldwide shows European companies top the list as the most diverse companies.
US threatens sanctions against 'illegitimate' ICC
US national security adviser John Bolton slams ICC over Afghanistan report, IBA gives angry response.
Law firms taking the pledge on mental health
ABA calls on firms to pledge to tackle lawyer mental-health and substance-use issues.
US attorney-general wants to talk big tech
State attorney-generals are being summoned to discuss whether tech companies are 'intentionally stifling' free speech
Gwyneth Paltrow in the goop over lawsuit
The actress, who founded the Goop website, agrees to pay up in vaginal egg lawsuit, after accusations she used pseudoscience to sell products.
JonesTrading general counsel fired after arrest for sex with a minor
Equities and derivatives broker-dealer JonesTrading Institutional Services fired firm after 'appalling charges.'
Microsoft general counsel wants shared values written in contracts
Business partners of the US tech giant are asked to share Microsoft's values if they want to work with them and offer paid family leave.
Missouri voters reject 'right-to-work' law in major win for unions
Ahead of US Labour Day weekend voters in Missouri strike down so-called 'right-to-work' law in crucial organised labour victory.
Lawyer in lewdness charges at high-end health club
Manhattan lawyer charged at the Equinox club on Wall Street, the club for the rich and famous faces a number of sex-related lawsuits.