Law firms face four key diversity challenges but there are creative ways to meet them
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Orrick’s Lynne Hermle and Ellen Ehrenpreis co-authored an article in Forbes with Orrick alum Richard Harroch, Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, offering guidance on common mistakes made by entrepreneurs and startup companies in the early stages of growth, covering everything from company formation to employment agreements. When launching a new startup, you can face significant
Most metropolitan areas in the United States are fortunate to have several public transportation options. From city buses, to subways, to light rail trains—if you work in the city or are just looking to get around, you can probably find a way to make it happen using public transportation. As great as these options are,
BrightFlag – Hourly billing has been the dominant financial model for the legal profession for generations. But more and more in-house legal teams are exploring the potential of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) when engaging outside counsel. Why? Well, for starters: Hourly billing models (implicitly and/or explicitly) incentivize law firms to increase the time, staff, and
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Kingsley Napley – Just before Christmas, the High Court ruled on a dispute regarding the expulsion of a partner from one of the Big Four under the firm’s 2017 LLP Agreement (LLPA). The case Joseph v Deloitte NSE LLP concerned a challenge from David Joseph, a Swiss-based partner at Deloitte, to a decision by the firm to
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down from royal life has left the future of their ‘Sussex Royal’ brand up in the air. The recent announcement from Buckingham Palace confirming their agreement not to use the ‘HRH’ title suggests the couple will no longer be allowed to cash in on their royal
The world is changing. The move towards a more digital economy has been rapid. People are starting to think more urgently about climate change and the importance of sustainability, and the notion of “consumer welfare” is evolving. All while the benefits of free trade are being deeply questioned. The spotlight is firmly on competition policy
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The Fair Trading Amendment Bill aims to improve protections for consumers and businesses against unfair practices to promote a more sustainable, productive and inclusive economy. On 17 December 2019, the Fair Trading Amendment Bill (‘Bill’) was introduced to Parliament and is currently undergoing its First Reading. The Bill seeks to amend the Fair Trading Act
Sponsored Up to now, reorganizing under Bankruptcy Code chapter 11 was too expensive and onerous a task for most small businesses. However, thanks to the Small Business Reorganization Act which will soon be coming into effect, small business owners will have a better way to survive in the long-term. At the present time, the U.S.
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What To Do If You’re Involved in a Ridesharing Accident Paul Hyder – Ridesharing has seen a rise in popularity in cities across the US, in recent years. For many people, ordering an Uber or Lyft ride from an app is a natural thing to do. According to research, this especially applies to younger people.
