New York, September 12, 2024 – Mayer Brown announced today the appointment of Evette Pastoriza Clift as the firm’s global chief information officer (CIO). Based in New York, Evette will oversee Mayer Brown’s global IT operations and the team across the firm’s international platform. Evette succeeds Doug Caddell, who is retiring from the firm. “Evette’s wealth of […]
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Image Source: FreePik In our dynamic society, pharmacies serve a crucial function in the healthcare system by supplying vital medications to many people. Nevertheless, as with any system that depends on involvement, mistakes can happen, and the outcomes can be severe. Pharmacy negligence arises when a patient experiences harm due to mistakes in the processing
Who Rose? Who Slipped? The latest edition of the UK Top 50 measures gross revenue, revenue per lawyer, and profits per equity partner,like the Am Law 100, and shows that the UK legal market saw a significant rebound in profitability for top law firms in the latest financial year. After an 8.1 percent decline in
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The decision by A&O Shearman to close the Johannesburg office has been slammed by one of the firm’s lawyers as “incredibly distasteful”, according to a report in American Lawyer. A&O Shearman’s decision to close its Johannesburg office and reduce its global partnership has sparked controversy within the legal community with plans to cut 10 percent
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Baker McKenzie Disputes Report The Global Disputes Forecast 2024 report recently published by Baker McKenzie highlights several key findings and trends in the global disputes landscape. The full report can be downloaded at this link. The report summary: Economic Pressures and Disputes Economic challenges are expected to drive an increase in disputes across various sectors.
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Legal Technology Solutions Legal work is incredibly complex and time-consuming. From handling mountains of paperwork to ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, law firms and legal departments face numerous challenges. Traditional workflows often involve repetitive tasks, inefficient processes, and significant manual effort, leading to bottlenecks and delays. In this fast-paced digital age, there’s a pressing need
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Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, originally enacted in 2005, is perhaps the most robust of its kind, and it may also be one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in the United States today. The vocal group of supporters claims that it benefits public safety as citizens are given an opportunity to defend themselves.
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>> Your New Law Job is Here Buddle Findlay has announced the appointment of three new senior associates: Mace Gorringe, Andrew Suggate and Jacey McGrath. Mace Gorringe joined the Auckland financial services team in July 2024. Mace is an experienced restructuring, insolvency and general finance lawyer. He is known for offering and implementing clear solutions to sometimes complex problems. His career has
The Chief Justice’s Annual Report for 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the New Zealand court system’s performance and challenges. The report identifies key challenges such as addressing case backlogs, maintaining public confidence, and the need for continued investment in court infrastructure and technology. >> Here’s Your New Law Job – Inhouse . . Litigation
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Law Merger Mania Continues Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have decided to tie the knot, creating what’s set to be a legal powerhouse, creating a firm that will crack the top 70 in the US by revenue. This strategic combination, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The merger brings together two established
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