International Morning Update

Aug 01, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good Morning. We're talking to lawyers in Beirut about the threat of war and how they plan for crises -- something they're unfortunately used to. Also, the Australian securities regulator warns in an interview that the country's crackdown on greenwashing will continue. And China's Yingke hires in Tokyo, its fourth office launch in three months.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Corporate Governance | News

General Counsel Should Help Prevent Greenwashing, Australia Securities Regulator Says

By Christopher Niesche

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more... Read More

Government

Navigating Crisis: How Lebanese Law Firms Are Tackling the Threat of War

By Dario Sabaghi

Amid the preparations, it remains business as usual. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

LatAm Hires: Garrigues Grabs Dispute Resolution Partner in Chile, Withers Hires Mexico-Trained Corporate Partner in New York

By Amy Guthrie

The additions demonstrate ongoing demand for cross-border talent in Latin America. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Dentons Taps Real Estate Group Head for Vancouver Office Leadership

By Gail J. Cohen

Scott Wilson, who succeeds John Sandrelli, aims to further grow the office on Canada's west coast. Read More

Legal Technology | News

3 Pressing Compliance Questions as the EU AI Act Clock Starts Running

By Rhys Dipshan

While the regulation is finalized, there is still much that needs to be ironed out. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

China's Yingke Hires in Toyko for Fourth Office Launch in 3 Months

By Jessica Seah

The firm, which now has more than 16,000 lawyers, aims to have at least 100 foreign offices by 2026. Read More

Banking and Finance | News

European Roundup: Cleary, Latham and Kirkland Lead Latest Deals

By Alex D'Elia

From multi-billion-figure transactions to a delisting acquisition, European lawyers are sealing deals across Europe. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Latham Hires Asset Management General Counsel in London

By Jack Womack

Before joining Patria, the lawyer was previously a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and co-head of the firm's Latin... Read More

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