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Inside Counsel

8 notable GCs in the news

General counsel sound off on loan seizing, gun control rights, Internet tracking and more
8 minute read

Inside Counsel

Disabled man, brother sue National Air and Space Museum

The supervisor allegedly told Jake his brother couldnt use the simulator because he couldnt physically get out of his wheelchair.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Herbert Smith Asia disputes head to join Linklaters as exits continue

Linklaters has made a key hire for its Hong Kong litigation team with the addition of Herbert Smith Freehills' former Asia disputes head Gavin Lewis. Lewis, who is top rated for China disputes and contentious regulatory work, is expected to join the magic circle firm's Hong Kong base in November or December this year, bringing the total number of disputes partners in the office to to four.
3 minute read

International Edition

Baker Botts becomes latest firm to move into much-coveted Rio market

Baker Botts has opened an office in Rio de Janeiro, as it seeks to grow its energy and disputes practices throughout Latin America. The Brazilian base, which will operate as a foreign legal consultancy, is the firm's first office in South America in almost 50 years, and its ninth international branch worldwide.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Time Warner Cable faces two class action suits over blackouts

For some, missing "Two and a Half Men" is so egregious that it has driven TV viewers to the point of litigation.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: When discovery of social media makes sense in civil cases

As attorneys grow more comfortable requesting social media discovery, its worth spending some time to first think about when discovery really makes sense.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Data breach class actions stymied by recent Supreme Court decisions

Data breaches typically involve lots of people, making them prime targets for class actions.
9 minute read

Inside Counsel

U.S. legal system most costly, according to report

According to a recent report released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), the U.S. legal system is the worlds most expensive.
2 minute read

International Edition

Sidley to triple size of Singapore base as firm eyes 50 lawyers in three years

Sidley Austin is to triple the size of its Singapore offices in the next two months as it looks to grow the base to around 50 lawyers in the next three years. The US firm, which was one of four to be awarded a licence to practice local law in February, will relocate from its existing office on level 41 of 6 Battery Road, sized 4,800sf, to a new space on ;evel 31 of the same building, topping 12,200sf.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

BP sues U.S. government over contract ban

Frequent litigation target BP is turning the tables by filing its own suit against the U.S. government.
2 minute read

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