by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
Haynes and Boone Argentine Foreign Counsel Patricia Mastropierro has been named one of the Top 100 female lawyers practicing in Latin America by Latinvex, the Miami-based publisher of daily news and weekly analysis on Latin America business, according to the firm. The...
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Talk about timing. The United States Supreme Court this week will decide this week on wether to take up a case that challenges a Connecticut law banning the ownership of military-style firearms in that state just days after the same type of weapon was used to kill 50...
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As Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the European Union it is interesting to ask what the lawyers think about all this. So a recent poll conducted by legal recruitment specialist Douglas Scott asked 500 legal professionals, including 300 lawyers, whether...
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As litigation lags ADR experts are pushing for greater adoption of mediation. In some European countries litigation can take a decade Interview with Alexander Oddy, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP By Ellen Hayes Alexander Oddy was instrumental in putting together...
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By Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Four major internet companies have signed a landmark “code of conduct” aimed fighting hate speech in the EU. In an effort to combat racism and xenophobia across Europe, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube have pledged to take...
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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has opened its eighth European office, launching a Zurich outpost that will have a focus on high-stakes disputes. The litigation firm’s new base will be led by former Novartis group general counsel Thomas Werlen and will...