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Fennemore Craig Merges With Dowling Aaron

29th July 2020
The shareholders and directors of both firms have approved the deal, finalising one of the year’s rare law firm mergers.
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Is Keytruda FDA-Approved for Mesothelioma?

29th July 2020
As of 2020, Merck & Co.’s Keytruda (also known as Pembrolizumab) has been approved for use in metastatic mesothelioma patients to diminish tumour volume, but only if they have certain specific genetic markers. It is most effective when it’s used in combination with other therapies, but even then its effect is moderate at best.
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What Else Can You Do With a Law Degree?

20th July 2020
Many law students reach the end of their degree before realising they don’t want to follow the typical career trajectory of a barrister or a solicitor – but that certainly doesn’t mean their time was wasted.
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New York Cancels September Bar Exam

17th July 2020
Citing the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the New York state bar exam has been postponed with no alternative arrangements yet announced.
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EU-US ‘Privacy Shield’ Struck Down By EU Court

16th July 2020
The flagship agreement governing the transfer of EU citizens’ data to the US has been invalidated for its “inadequate” protection of privacy rights.
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3 Most Common Types of Corporate Fraud

10th July 2020
Corporate Fraud remains one of the most difficult crimes to convict. We break down the 3 most common forms of corporate fraud and how law enforcement are getting better at convicting those behind them.
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The Most Damaging Patent Disputes Ever

8th July 2020
A look at five of the biggest patent litigation cases in US history and the immense initial damages issued to the defendants.
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Bill Penalising China-Linked Banks Passes US Senate

3rd July 2020
The bipartisan bill will impose sanctions on financial institutions linked with Chinese officials who have implemented a draconian new national security law against Hong Kong’s autonomy.
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Booking.com Wins Trademark Dispute

1st July 2020
In a decision that will have widespread consequences for IP law, the US Supreme Court ruled that the bookings website’s name was unique enough to be trademarked.
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What Happened to the Lawyers Who Represented the “Bad Guys”?

30th June 2020
Criminal cases often capture the public imagination, especially when the alleged crime is especially heinous or the defendant very well-known. The lawyers who handle these cases often achieve an amount of fame themselves, whether or not their clients are ultimately cleared.
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