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US Institutes Sanctions Against Russia Over SolarWinds Hack

16th April 2021
The Biden administration has imposed restrictions on Russian tech companies and the nation’s sovereign debt.
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Magic Circle Firms Collaborate on Standardised NDA

15th April 2021
Several prominent multinational firms and businesses have come together to help create a universal NDA.
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Apple Backs Broad Emissions Disclosure Rules

14th April 2021
America’s highest-valued company is urging the Biden Administration to enforce public emissions disclosures for businesses.
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Freshfields Promotion Round Sees 50/50 Gender Split

13th April 2021
11 of the firm’s 22 newly elected partners are female, a greater proportion than any seen by a magic circle firm this year.
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Taylor Wessing to Join Other Major Firms in Dublin

12th April 2021
In the wake of the UK’s exit from the EU, a host of UK firms have expanded into Ireland.
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Linklaters Achieves Gender Targets in Major Promotion Round

9th April 2021
The multinational firm met or exceeded its gender and race diversity goals among its 2021 partners.
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Tribunal Awards Ex-Kingly Staff £37,000 in Compensation

8th April 2021
After the 16-office law firm consolidator was shut down by the SRA last year, several staff members have now received compensation.
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UK Law Firms Reward Staff With COVID Bonuses

6th April 2021
DLA Piper, Allen & Overy and others are thanking staff for their work during the pandemic with additional pay and holiday time.
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Nike Sue over Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

30th March 2021
Sportswear giant Nike is suing art collective MSCHF over the controversial shoes made in collaboration with Lil Nas X
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China Sanctions Barristers’ Chambers After Opinion on Uighurs

26th March 2021
A prominent set of chambers and individual barristers have been banned from entering or doing business with China.
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