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Revolving Doors: Simmons hires Dutch staff twice as Bakers expands finance practice
In the last round of side hiring, Simmons & Simmons significantly strengthened its presence in the Netherlands with two side partner appointments.
David…
Vodafone focuses on ESG in a new advisory body with eight companies
Vodafone has completed the latest update of its Legal Advisory Board and has selected eight companies that advocate shared ESG diversity and best practices.
Latham…
Skadden is going organic with three City Actions as investment in London increases
Skadden has assembled its largest number of new partners in London since 2008. This is further evidence of the city office's support after some unusually expansive…
Georgia Medical Malpractice Situations & Hiring an Atlanta Law Firm
Experienced Medical Malpractice Legal Team In Atlanta
Healthcare professionals and doctors are required to provide high standards of care. If you experience an injury that they…
Sweepstakes, Contests, and Giveaways: How Business Lawyers Can Avoid Traps, Pitfalls, and Bad Advice
One of the most important parts of a business lawyer’s job is developing a solid understanding of the work of his clients. Knowing where a client is in their industry, how they…
The governor of Virginia signs the nation’s second comprehensive data protection law
On March 2, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA") in law. With the enactment of the VCDPA, Virginia is the second state…
Business Law Spotlight Today: Priya Huskins on SPAC-related litigation
The following conversation between Lisa J. Stark and Priya Cherian Huskins took place in the run-up to the annual meeting of the Virtual Section of the American Bar Association…
What to Look for in the Income Statement, Especially in Troubled Times
This is the second in a series of articles intended to provide a working knowledge of financial statements, terms, and concepts, especially as that knowledge is useful in the…
Should Congress or the SEC ‘Do Something’ About Stock Buybacks?
Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) should not heed the advice of some critics who urge it to repeal its safe harbor for stock buybacks. Repealing…
ESG in action: diversifying corporate governance
Before environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues became cultural and business movements, the lack of diversity and inclusion in corporate governance structures was…