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Haynes Boone expands California footprint with San Diego opening
San Diego office – its fourth in California – will be led by biotech practice co-chair Jeffrey Morton
HSF Kramer launches Italy real estate practice with K&L Gates team hire
Firm hailed arrival of six-lawyer team as a ‘milestone’ in creation of a full-service model in Milan
S&P Global hires next CLO from research and advisory business Gartner
Thomas Kim will replace Steve Kemps, who is stepping down from the role
UK employers expected to do more to support workplace mental health – study
A third of UK companies have experienced long-term absences due to poor mental health over the past 12 months
Black lawyers face gaps at senior levels as profession marks Black History Month
Black solicitors hold just 1% of partner roles at the largest law firms in England and Wales, while Black barristers account for 1.2% of KCs, according to figures highlighted by the profession’s representative bodies for Black History Month.
Law firm leaders warn against AI arms race as focus shifts to adoption
Senior figures at IBA Annual Conference say getting lawyers to embrace AI is more important than racing to develop the latest technology
IBA Daily News: UK lawyers promote international business and rule of law at IBA conference
Delegation of senior lawyers joined representatives from professional bodies to underscore the vital role of English law in international business at the IBA's annual conference, taking place this week in Denmark
Kirkland to halt reporting financial results to media
World's highest-grossing law firm will no longer voluntarily provide annual revenue and profit figures to the legal media
Davis Polk adds Skadden’s global media deals chief in Los Angeles
Glen Mastroberte reunites with former Skadden partner Jason Russell, who launched Davis Polk's Los Angeles office in May
IBA honours three lawyers for outstanding contributions to justice
Annual SPPI Awards recognise lawyers from Myanmar, Singapore and Nigeria for their work defending human rights, supporting vulnerable communities and promoting access to justice
Law firms must be ready for AI-empowered clients, warns Richard Susskind
Leading legal futurist tells IBA Annual Conference that law firms risk missing the bigger picture by focusing on AI-driven productivity gains rather than preparing for a fundamental transformation in legal services
Skadden, A&O Shearman, Davis Polk lead on $8.9bn Boots acquisition
Davis Polk guides Boots in deal that will see the retailer acquired by the Canadian branch of the Weston family, with Skadden and A&O Shearman across the table
Brown Rudnick launches national security practice with six-lawyer group
White collar defence partner Patrick Gilman joins at group's helm having co-led national security practice at Greenberg Traurig
IBA Daily News: ‘A whole generation has grown up with war’
At the IBA's annual conference, taking place this week in Denmark, the organisation's Human Rights Institute highlighted the impact of conflict on children and asked whether the international legal system can do more to protect children’s rights
'A natural next step': RPC marks US debut with New York launch
Insurance partner hire Scott Schechter joins from national US firm Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan to lead new office