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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

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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

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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

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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

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US legal services business Harbor acquires UK legaltech firm Ascertus

Deal is the second UK legaltech acquisition this year for the Chicago-based firm

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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

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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

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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

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AmLaw 200 partner pay hits record $1.4m

Average compensation jumps 26% in two years according to survey by Major Lindsey & Africa

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Kessler Topaz name partner retires after 28 years

Plaintiff lawyer David Kessler was lead counsel in landmark Tyco class action

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AI governance among top data law trends shaping business strategies, study shows

New Freshfields report outlines key data law changes that companies must adapt to

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Freshfields debt finance partner defects to Kirkland in US

HT Flanagan to work out of Dallas and New York at Kirkland, which boasts world’s largest debt finance practice

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Kirkland, Freshfields, Bredin Prat called in for €16bn sale of Sanofi’s consumer health arm

Sale to US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice comes as investors anticipate more and larger European PE buyouts

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Mastercard CLO departs for Coherent as payments giant names new GC

Rob Beard leaves card giant after just under 15 months, with Americas GC Tiffany Hall promoted to GC

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Kirkland marks first structured finance hire in London

Chicago giant replenishes London ranks following raids by Paul Weiss; also hires structured credit partner from Milbank in New York

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