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International Edition | Analysis
Linklaters' US Struggle: A Unique Problem or a Wider Challenge Facing Top UK Firms?
By Kasvi Sehgal | January 22, 2024
Rivals, consultants and ex-Linklaters partners share views on the firm's recent US expansion and whether it could finally see the firm compete, or highlights a wider challenge facing UK-founded firms in the US.
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International Edition | Analysis
Could US Law Firms Follow Slaughter and May, Offering 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?
By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024
Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.
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International Edition | Analysis
Australia's Financial Regulator to Keep Lawyers Busy in 2024
By Christopher Niesche | January 21, 2024
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has indicated it will bring more investigations and court actions this year.
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International Edition | Analysis
As the Thai Competitive Landscape Shifts, Firms Are Testing Out New Waters
By Jessica Seah | January 17, 2024
More and more Thai companies have been acquiring overseas assets, prompting domestic and regional law firms in Thailand to expand their global capabilities.
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International Edition | Analysis
France's Lawyers Still Benefiting From Brexit as Paris Strengthens Its Role as Global Financial Hub
By Anne Bagamery | January 16, 2024
The Macron government has promised to introduce further reforms to attract more banks, private equity and hedge funds, prompting Paris lawyers to anticipate increased demand for their services.
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International Edition | Analysis
Firms Using the 'Black Box' Hope Ignorance Equals Bliss When It Comes to Partner Comp
By Justin Henry | January 16, 2024
"It is so much easier to keep people happy when they can't see someone is making more than them even though they have more in originations," said Jeffrey Lowe, recounting the message he hears from firms with opaque compensation models.
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International Edition | Analysis
Key Moments in Post Office Inquiry That Spotlight Lawyer Conduct
By Jack Womack | January 12, 2024
Attention is increasingly turning to the role of lawyers in the historic injustice—the tactics and tone they employed when acting for the Post Office.
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International Edition | Analysis
Top Big Law Partners Are Earning More Than $2,400 Per Hour, as Rates Continue to Climb
By Dan Roe | January 10, 2024
Dechert has hiked its rates for top partners by 20%, while McDermott is charging top partners out at $2,590 hourly, according to recent bankruptcy court filings.
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International Edition | Analysis
Post Office Scandal: Which Law Firms Advised?
By Jack Womack | January 9, 2024
An ITV drama has led to renewed scrutiny of the scandal, and the role played by lawyers and firms.
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International Edition | Analysis
Inside the NYT-OpenAI Legal Skirmish: The Proof Is in the Prompting—Or Is It?
By Isha Marathe | January 8, 2024
The New York Times' copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft is said to be AI's 'Napster Moment.' But observers are torn about the case's legal merits, citing differing views around how exactly LLMs are trained.
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