Allen & Overy Announces $3.4 billion Merger with Shearman & Sterling
In one of the biggest transatlantic legal deals in history, UK ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy has announced a merger with New York’s Shearman & Sterling.
Federal Court strikes down American Airlines and JetBlue Partnership
A federal judge has ordered American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to break up their alliance after finding that the arrangement means higher consumer costs.
Uncertainty at US Borders as Title 42 Expires
Tens of thousands of asylum seekers have gathered at the US-Mexico border following the expiration of Title 42 and an ensuing immigration rules transition.
Trump Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
A inne-member jury found former president Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll.
Activision Blizzard Hires Lord Pannick KC in Fight for $69 Billion Microsoft Deal
Video game industry giant Activision Blizzard has retained famed UK barrister Lord Pannick KC to represent its appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), it emerged on 5 May.
ChatGPT: AI Risks and Rewards for Lawyers
ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence projects took the world by storm in 2022, and their use by law firms may not be long in coming.
What does the Russian sanctions regime mean for UK litigation?
With widespread sanctions in force against Russia-linked groups, their interpretation as far as UK litigation extends has become a significant concern for many.
The Solicitors’ Charity Big Report Highlights 50% Rise in Support Last Year
New statistics revealed in The Solicitors’ Charity Big Report have highlighted a number of striking facts about support for legal professionals during 2022.
What is Switzerland’s Attraction for Entrepreneurs?
Why do entrepreneurs gravitate towards Switzerland as a home base for new businesses? What are the advantages and legal challenges of doing so?
What Are the Benefits of Mediation in Construction Disputes?
More than in most industries, projects in the construction sector are prone to disputes that may arise at any stage of the process, owing in part to the many parties and heavy investment involved. Litigation is often the result, but methods of alternative dispute resolution – particularly mediation – can often yield more positive results.
Alimony Disputes: A Guide
In the US, the award of alimony can often be one of the more contentious outcomes of a divorce, and as such is of keen interest to family law practitioners.
Protecting your wealth in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands have emerged as a significant jurisdiction in the asset protection landscape. What does it have to offer HNWIs?