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Skadden, Davis Polk called in as Emerson completes acquisition of AspenTech
Emerson calls on longtime adviser Davis Polk as Skadden reps Aspen
Luxury brands must prepare for changes in UK, EU and US sustainability legislation
Upcoming global ESG regulations will be a catalyst for transformation within the luxury sector, according to a new report from Baker & McKenzie and Positive Luxury
Harris and Trump line up burgeoning legal teams as US goes to the polls
Lawyers from array of top US firms on hand as ‘most-litigated’ election in US history reaches critical stage
Arnold & Porter refreshes leadership team, creates new CEO position
Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker and Michael Daneker elected co-chairs, Sean Howell promoted to CEO
Vinson & Elkins joins growing list of US firms opening in Denver
New Denver office will be led by trio of V&E partners, including office managing partner Sarah Morgan
Kennedy succeeds Neuberger as chair of international media freedom panel
Appointment follows controversy over Lord Neuberger’s decision to continue as a judge on Hong Kong’s Court of Final of Appeal
The Global Legal Post launches international comparative law guide to Anti-counterfeiting
Second edition, edited by Lorne Lipkus, provides commentary on protecting brands against counterfeiting and the grey market
Former Fried Frank, Orrick partner hired as CLO of Episcopal Church Pension Group
Julian Chung will replace Nancy Sanborn, who is retiring at the end of December
BCLP hires former Seattle Mayor to head firm’s US white collar practice
Ex-DoJ lawyer and Quinn Emanuel partner Jenny Durkan will be based in Seattle and Washington DC
US legal services business Harbor acquires UK legaltech firm Ascertus
Deal is the second UK legaltech acquisition this year for the Chicago-based firm
Linklaters secures top-flight A&O Shearman finance team in New York
A&O Shearman’s financial markets co-head David Lucking moves across with three more partners
Apple awarded small victory in latest IP clash over its watches
US jury awarded tech behemoth just $250 in damages in ongoing battle with medtech rival Masimo
Kraft Heinz ends hunt for GC replacement with Sealed Air hire
Angel Shelton Willis replaces Rashida La Lande, who left for Estée Lauder Companies in August
AmLaw 200 partner pay hits record $1.4m
Average compensation jumps 26% in two years according to survey by Major Lindsey & Africa
Kessler Topaz name partner retires after 28 years
Plaintiff lawyer David Kessler was lead counsel in landmark Tyco class action