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Too Many Lawyers. Here’s One Solution

07/07/2015(0)
A large part of the law business is in crisis. Lawyers and judges bemoan a “justice gap”: millions of Americans who need legal services but can’t afford them. At ... Read More
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Greek crisis hits international firms

07/07/2015(0)
Strict capital controls in place at all Greek banks are preventing the collection of legal fees owed to international law firms, the Gazette has learned as the country’s referendum result sets ... Read More
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UBS signs whistleblower deal with Brazil to avoid punishments in Forex rigging case

07/07/2015(0)
Swiss bank UBS has signed a leniency agreement with Brazilian authorities to avoid punishment in the alleged rigging of the country’s currency market. Local newspaper Valor Econômico reported that ... Read More
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Decline in UK law firm merger activity

06/07/2015(0)
UK law firms are now merging for growth instead of financial necessity, according to research evidencing a decline in the number of mergers last year. Law firm merger activity ... Read More
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BP to Settle Federal, State and Local Deepwater Horizon Claims for up to $18.7 Billion

03/07/2015(0)
BP to Settle Federal, State and Local Deepwater Horizon Claims for up to $18.7 Billion With Payments to be Spread Over 18 Years The Disclosure and Transparency Rules (“DTR”) ... Read More
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Merger day at Dentons US and McKenna Long

02/07/2015(0)
Continuing the momentum Dentons has created with the introduction of NextLaw Labs, its innovation platform, the combination with 大成, and the addition of new talent worldwide, the Firm today announced ... Read More
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Moscow Man to Sue Russian Central Bank for Collapse of the Ruble

01/07/2015(0)
A Russian man angry with last year’s sharp ruble devaluation is taking the Central Bank to court over its decision to cease intervening to prop up the Russian currency, news agency RIA Novosti reported Tuesday, ... Read More
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India in talks with lawyers to open up legal services sector to foreigners

30/06/2015(0)
The Indian government has started talks with the Bar Council of India and other stakeholders on its proposal to open up the legal services sector to foreigners in stages. ... Read More
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Big Law Firms Spending More on Technology, Experts Say

29/06/2015(1)
U.S. law firms are devoting more of their budgets to technology, investing in practice and financial management systems, network upgrades and other areas, although the activity has been measured, ... Read More
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Nine out of 10 lawyers save more than £250 a month regularly

29/06/2015(0)
Lawyers are sensible savers but need to be smarter to fulfil their ambitions Most lawyers are regular savers but need to plan properly if they are to achieve all ... Read More
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