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Improving Dispute Resolution in Cultural and Creative Industries

1st November 2021
What obstacles still stand in the way of effective mediation and arbitration in the cultural and creative sector, and how can lawyers deal with them?
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How To Build Healthy Communication Within Your Firm — Even When You’re Working From Home

1st November 2021
Ruchie Chadha, president of Smokeball, explains how law firms can create healthy internal communication, even when employees are working remotely. Though the practice of law is rooted in understanding rules and procedures, a great attorney must also be a great communicator. Whether you’re advocating for a client in court, asking the right questions to get […]
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It’s Time For Law Firms To Take Back Control Of Their Data

29th October 2021
Mark Belgrove, Head of Cyber Consultancy at Exponential-e, explains why law firms need to take back control of their data. Cyber threats are not new for the legal sector. However, the speed at which they’re evolving is causing issues for all industries. Today, the threat of ransomware, and the data stealer Maze, currently presents one […]
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Jenner & Block Hired To Investigate Alec Baldwin’s Accidental But Fatal Shooting Of Halyna Hutchins

28th October 2021
In a letter seen by Reuters, which was sent to cast and crew on Tuesday night, the producers of “Rust” said that Jenner & Block will have full discretion about who to interview. The investigation is set to be led by attorney Brandon Fox, the managing partner of the firm’s LA office. The film’s production […]
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Why Is Leading Lawyers So Challenging?

25th October 2021
Sally Sanderson, a multi-award-winning consultant to law firms, shares her thoughts on why it is so challenging to lead in law firms.  I have worked with 1000s of lawyers over the past twenty-five years and am always impressed by their drive to deliver for clients, their expertise, objectivity and intellect.  So why do many lawyers, […]
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Alec Baldwin Shooting Victim Was Wife Of Latham & Watkins Lawyer

25th October 2021
Matt Hutchins joined Latham & Watkins this year as an associate, having previously worked as an in-house lawyer at an entertainment company and practised at Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden.    Turning to Twitter on Friday, Matt Hutchins wrote, “Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate […]
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Managing The Return To The Office In The Legal Sector

22nd October 2021
Alistair Craig, Managing Director at Anabas, explores how the legal sector should manage the return to the office post-pandemic.  Since the start of September, there’s been a slow but steady influx of people back into London’s law firms. But while the corridors of legal practices are starting to buzz again, full occupancy won’t happen until […]
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Womble Bond Dickinson Plans To Run All Offices On Renewable Energy By 2026

14th October 2021
In a news update on its website, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) says it has “always been ahead of the curve when it comes to environmental management”. WBD already procures renewable energy in five of its seven UK offices and reports that close to 50% of the energy used in the UK comes from renewable sources. […]
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Understanding The Responsibilities Of Private Detectives And Investigators

12th October 2021
Private Investigators Responsibilities  1. Research The Case PIs start any case by researching the client and going through as many relevant documents as possible to mindmap an overall approach to the case they are handling. Papers they might search for include criminal records, CVs, financial statements, and even contracts.  2. Discreet Missions This is the […]
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Davis Polk And Skadden Head Emerson’s $11 Billion AspenTech Merger

12th October 2021
The deal was announced by Emerson on Monday as mergers and acquisitions in the tech space face increasing antitrust scrutiny from regulators in the United States. Emerson turned to its longtime advisor Davis Polk for guidance on the AspenTech deal. The law firm has advised Emerson on several transactions in the past, including a $1.6 […]
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