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Aug 26, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good Morning. GDPR has reared its head again, with the Netherlands’ privacy watchdog imposing a €290 million fine on Uber, one of the largest privacy fines to date. Also, we have a story about the challenges global law firms face in Asia regarding AI adoption. And among the world's biggest law firms, segmentation is accelerating as the rich keep getting richer: The Am Law 50's growth continues to outpace the industry. As always, thanks for reading.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Privacy | News

Dutch Watchdog Hits Uber With €290M GDPR Fine

By Linda A. Thompson

The €290 million fine is the sixth-largest privacy fine given to a company to date. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | Analysis

Am Law 50 Law Firms 'Outpacing' the Industry More in 2024, as Segmentation Accelerates

By Andrew Maloney

"It is a bit of a vicious cycle for the rest of the industry to observe. It allows these elite firms to continue to... Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

Global Firms' Asia Offices Lag Behind US and Europe in AI Uptake

By Natasha Teja

The packaging of AI legal services to Asian clients proves more challenging for global firms. Read More

Corporate Governance | Expert Opinion

Carrots vs. Sticks: Corporate Compliance, Not Enforcement, Is Driving the Fight Against Corruption in Latin America

By Gregory Bates and James Tillen, Miller & Chevalier Chartered

Corruption in Latin America remains widespread despite government efforts to curtail it, but businesses operating in... Read More

Law Firm Partners | News

Who Is the Moscow Attorney Representing Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?

By Michael A. Mora

"It's the same as blaming a car manufacturer, some giant auto concern, for the fact that its cars are used for criminal... Read More

Government | News

Meet the Lawyers Working for Kamala Harris' Campaign

By Abigail Adcox

Lawyers associated with firms such as Covington, Perkins Coie, Wilmer, Jenner & Block and Munger Tolles have all landed... Read More

Legal Technology | News

Amsterdam-Based Startup Launches Legal Research AI Platform for EU Case Law

By Rhys Dipshan

Developed internally by the artificial intelligence lead at Deloitte Netherlands, Moonlit looks to help users track,... Read More

Flexible Working | News

Young, Digital, Demanding: How Gen Z Is Challenging Germany's Law Firms

By Ulrike Barth

Generation Z is tech-savvy, purpose-driven, and demanding a new leadership style. Are law firms ready? Read More

Resources

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Technology Enhances Legal Wellness

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