International law firm Clifford Chance LLP is advising Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. (KKR), and bid vehicle AB Acquisitions Limited International law firm Clifford Chance LLP is advising Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. (KKR), and bid vehicle AB Acquisitions Limited, on the recommended acquisition of Alliance Boots plc which was announced on 20 […]

Lawfuel – The Law Newswire – The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Mr Jonathan Pye regarding his conduct as an auditor. Mr Pye, of Sydney, was formerly a partner of Arthur Andersen (AA), the auditor of HIH Insurance Ltd (HIH). Mr Pye, who was the support engagement partner

LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – Rudy Giuliani’s conflicted position as a lawyer whose firm has represented corporations before virtually every branch of the US Government, presents major difficults, the Associated Press report. As a partner in a law and lobbying firm, Rudy Giuliani has profited from his firm’s work representing corporate clients before virtually

LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – The World Bank board meets today to consider the fate of President Paul Wolfowitz, and the truth is that the verdict may already be in. The Wall Street Journal believes so. The World Bank board meets today to consider the fate of President Paul Wolfowitz, and the truth is

May 15th, 2007 – LawJobsPipeline.com – Law recruiters are booming along with the law jobs market generally, according to a recent survey from law firm Nabarro, which shows 87% of recruitment consultants increasing their turnover in the last year. Predicted growth rates were positive with 98% of respondents predicting growth over the next five years,

BOSTON–LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – The Boston Stock Exchange (BSE) announced today that John Katovich joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. John will oversee the regulatory, legal, and regulatory systems development functions at the BSE. “John brings a unique combination of regulatory expertise and business acumen, that will enable us to

WASHINGTON– LAWFUEL – The Law Firm Newswire –Hunton & Williams LLP today announced the elevation of Metro Area lawyers Francine E. Friedman and Jeffrey B. Hardie to Counsel, effective May 10. “Francine and Jeff have strong track records in building robust relationships with their clients, with their fellow lawyers, and in the community,” said Wally

After 12 years in prison for the murder of his family members, David Bain is released on bail to cheers from over 200 supporters in the Christchurch High Court gallery. This follows the quashing of Bain’s convictions by the Privy Council last week when the Court held there had been a miscarriage of justice. Bain

Tuesday 15 May 2007 LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a report outlining its recent decisions on applications for relief from the corporate finance, financial services and managed investment provisions of the Corporations Act between 1 October and 31 December 2006. The report, Overview of decisions