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Good Morning. Today we tell you why Dentons is under investigation in South Africa and also how amid the Middle East conflict, bar groups are urging law firms to focus on fair hiring practices during recruitment season. We're also watching as the European Commission considers changes to its competition policies. And we have lots more news below. Thanks for reading.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

Government | News

Dentons Under Investigation in South Africa's Eskom Corruption Probe

By Alfred Olufemi

Dentons said the firm has not "conducted itself in a manner that merits criminal or civil action". Read More

 

Civil Rights | News

As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring Practices During Recruitment Season

By Gail J. Cohen

Reports of doxxing, threats, and revoking of job offers led to public statements from Muslim and South Asian bar associations. Read More

 

Antitrust | News

Google Lawyer, EU Official Comment on New Chapter in EU Competition Policy

By Linda A. Thompson

Teresa Ribera Rodri guez, who has been nominated to serve as the EU's next competition commissioner, is expected to... Read More

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution | News

Womble Bond Makes Big Play for International Disputes Work

By Amy Guthrie

The trans-Atlantic firm seeks to offer top-shelf arbitration practitioners, combined with a competitive rate structure... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Asia Moves: Regional Boutiques Gain Talent; Dentons Lee, Linklaters Add to Bench

By Jessica Seah

Firms in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong have made some hires. Read More

 

Litigation | News

Smartmatic, Newsmax Reach Courthouse Steps Settlement In Defamation Case

By Ellen Bardash

A spokesperson for U.K.-headquartered Smartmatic said the company is not able to provide details on the value of the... Read More

 

Communications and Media | Features

Freshfields' Rebrand: Firm Still Committed to Germany, Senior Partner Says

By Louis Altmann

Commentators say dropping the German part of the firm's name is yet another indication of the firm's de-emphasis on... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Clifford Chance Hires Leading Restructuring Partner in Germany Push

By Jack Womack

The partner will reunite with two other former Sidley partners, Patrick Schulz and Andreas Steiger, both of whom left... Read More

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