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Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2024
The National Law Journal is excited to announce an extended call for nominations for its 2024 NLJ Legal Awards, and this year’s event will include
'This Is How It's Done': Why Generational Tensions Are Boiling Over in Legal Departments
“It can’t just be one generation that is making concessions,” said Marni Helfand, general counsel and chief human resources officer at The Planet Group. Helfand said in response, adding that ultimately everyone needs to focus on achieving the o
Call for Nominations: Professional Excellence
Our goal at ALM Media is to serve the entire legal community and, as part of that, we’re adding new wrinkles to our annual Professional Excellence Awards to make sure we highlight the great work and achievements across the full breadth of the legal communities that our publications serve.
Slaughter and May Makes Rare Hire with Freshfields Pensions Partner
The long-time partner will join as senior counsel in September.
Baker McKenzie Lifts Bulk of Munger Tolles Corporate Department in 'Transformational Hire'
Nine partners, and a total of 17 attorneys, are making the move, helping Baker McKenzie meet a goal of becoming full service in Los Angeles. Munger Tolles—with just three transactional lawyers left, none of them partners—is sharpening its focus on complex litigation and crisis management.
Troubled Economic Fortunes Spell Opportunity for Specialist Lawyers in Hong Kong
The downturn in the Chinese property sector is creating new prospects in Hong Kong, both for firms looking to cash in on the need for professionals with expertise in restructuring and insolvency and for a city looking to cement its status as a legal hub.
JAMS Releases New Rules for AI Disputes
The rules cover a range of issues including the protection of proprietary training data and AI models, as well as the knowledge needed to arbitrate disputes concerning AI software.
Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
“First, in my mind, the plain text of the FTC Act clearly gives the agency the authority to promulgate rules addressing unfair methods of competition,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said. Not everyone agrees.
Trump, Truth Social Attorneys Expect 'Solid' Chance at Shareholder Case Dismissal
Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn said she’ll hear argument April 30 on whether to continue handling the case on an expedited basis.