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General Counsel Report from FTI Consulting and Relativity Finds Resounding Agreement Over Mounting Risk, Demand and Pressure

In-Depth Survey Uncovers How Global Uncertainties, Economic Turbulence, Technology Advancements, Regulation and ESG Requirements Will Impact In-House Counsel in 2023 WASHINGTON, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced findings from its Technology segment’s annual study of corporate legal departments, in partnership with global legal and compliance technology company Relativity. Based on a

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Michael Avenatti – Lawyer For ‘The Little Guy’ – Sentenced to 14 Years’ Prison

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High profile lawyer and presidential contender Michael Avenatti, 51, has been sentenced to 14 years’ prison for the theft of millions of dollars from clients and tax fraud. Avenatti is currently serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to four counts of wire fraud. The full press statement from the US Attorney relating to the

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Global Law Firms Announce Launch of Business & Human Rights Lawyers Group

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Twenty-two leading global law firms announced today the launch of the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA). The BHRLA is established to inspire and advance business and human rights leadership, learning, collaboration and practice among commercial law firms and business lawyers around the world. The BHRLA will be dedicated to the principle that business

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Corrs Chambers Sees M&A Rebound in Australia

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Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a tightening economy, the Australian M&A market is predicted to rebound in the year ahead, according to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s M&A 2023 Outlook report. As valuations and share markets settle, the M&A 2023 Outlook predicts deal activity will rebound in mid-2023. Australian M&A activity will be bolstered by tight competition and strong

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Rebecca Ward – Freshfield Partner

Brought into Freshfields this year to strengthen its private equity and financial sponsors group, following nine years as Partner at a smaller London boutique she handled domestic and international M&A and commercial transaction work. With the firm’s growth increasingly coming from financial and complex regulatory and competition work, Ward’s work is at the core of the Freshfields

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The 3 Waters Constitutional Ram Raid Entrenchment Invokes Legal Fears . . But Where Is Sir Geoffrey?

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The moves by the government to entrench the 3 Waters legislation has invoked serious concern from a number of top lawyers. The highly contentious legislation has aroused debate and concern across multiple groups, but the last minute move to require a super majority to revoke the legislation is something that has itself provoked concern, if

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