Every other law firm with eyes on expansion wants to be in China. But China is a highly competitive market and potentially a grave yard for failed firms. As the WSJ reported, this past week has demonstrated that graphically being both the best and the worst of times for law firms in the country. How […]
An Australian criminal law firm has developed an iPhone app to provide those seeking a quick answer to a criminal law question with a free and – hopefully – useful response. The Sydney law firm launched its Pocket Lawyer app for iPhone and iPad use, providing basic answers to basic questions without the need for a
Davis Polk advised Mongolian Mining Corporation as borrower in connection with its Hong Kong-law governed secured term loan facilities of up to $200 million. The facilities were guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Mongolian Mining Corporation. BNP Paribas, Singapore Branch and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited were the lead arrangers. The facilities share common
Working out the most innovative law firms in the US is no easy task, but the Financial Times were up to it with a revised list of their ‘order of service’ for the rankings, which saw Skadden Arps take out the top position. The list includes most of the AmLaw 100 who submitted their best
The massive growth and popularity of social media has seen some massive marketing and economic value delivered to businesses for use in market research, marketing, sales, contracting and similar areas. [wp_ad_camp_3] However the same popularity and exponential growth in social media has also created issues that businesses and lawyers need to be aware of. A
Want to start using Twitter to keep your residents informed? Considering creating a Facebook fan page to build a positive buzz about your latest development and overcome NIMBYism? What about employee policies associated with the use of social media? What do you do? This webinar will focus on using social media to communicate with residents
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