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M&A trends to watch for in 2019
Morrison & Foerster M&A forecast flags strong growth and tech trends, but warns on US and China deal-making and shareholder acitivism.
Funding aims to level legal playing field in Africa
African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) receives a EUR 4 million grant facility from Germany's development bank to promote better deals.
Love is all around
Cartier loses trademark fight in Singapore as IPOS says love 'is meant to be shared' and French luxury jeweller should not have a monopoly.
The fourth is strong with this one…
Jenner & Block appoints partner Craig C Martin as the firm's next chair, only fourth firm lawyer to serve as firm chair in a 105-year history.
C'est si bon for Signature Litigation
City of London specialist disputes law firm Signature Litigation launches in Paris, and also announces revenue increase of 35% to £16.3 million.
What's in a name?
Singer Rihanna sues father for use of her Fenty trademark after repeated demands to stop mispresenting an association.
SEC brings charges in Edgar hacking case
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces charges against nine defendants in scheme to hack into the SEC's EDGAR system.
Luxury law speaker takes top robotics finance post
Robotics firm UiPath appoints Luxury Law Summit 2019 keynote speaker Marie Myers as chief financial officer.
Gibson Dunn launches AI and automated systems group
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has launched a new practice group focused on artificial intelligence and automated systems.
HSBC a $250 billion blockchain buster
Bank reveals FX deals volume in blockchain over last year, breaking down barriers in the finance sector but regulatory concerns remain.
UK taskforce to tackle £14 billlion economic crime problem
Top government ministers will jointly chair a government taskforce to tackle the estmated £14.4 billion a year economic crime problem.
The billion dollar plus rise and fall of employment litigation
Workplace class action report charts billion dollar plus stunning rise and fall in settlement values, as Supreme Court's Rulings take centre stage.
HFW's unveils new Saudi association
Firm continues to develop Middle East practice with regional partner, eyes more dispute resolution opportunities.
Firms say regulatory compliance is constraining financial services growth
Demand for financial services falls for first time in five years as regulation becomes key factor with concerns over compliance.
Banking report calls for EU-wide coordination on crypto-assets
Authority publishes assessment of the applicability and suitability of EU law to crypto-assets, highlighting risks caused by diverging reponses.
Fetal heartbeat at the centre of new abortion fight
New bill banning most abortions once a fetal heartbeat detected introduced Kentucky, critics warn of more legal battles ahead.
Who to trust? New association promotes merger expertise
A core group of solicitor, accountancy and consultancy professionals create 'one-stop shop' association for mergers.
Allen & Gledhill forges Indonesian alliance
An alliance with Indonesian firm Soemadipradja & Taher expands network, boosted by introduction of new foreign partner.
Black/African-American associates lag behind in US law firms
Despite Gains in Overall Representation of Women, Minorities, and LGBT Lawyers at Firms, Gains for Black/African-American Attorneys Lag.
Davis Polk & DLA Piper top merger market deals
Deals fall for first time since 2010 as Mergermarket, the M&A data and intelligence provider, releases 2018 report with league tables.
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