Davis Polk counsel David Zilberberg examined the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules and the potential impact on carbon offset markets with OPIS. “The SEC made efforts throughout the rule to make it clear, even where it was clear before, that they’re looking for disclosure of things that would have material impact,” David explained. “The rules […]
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Choosing the law schools’ rankings from the upcoming U.S. News & World Report can be a vexed issue, but the effort has been made by a number of experts, as reported in the ABA Journal with a reasonably predictable outcome for many – except for the Number 1 law school. While Yale and Stanford are
No sooner have we written about the PEP earnings of big law firms when Kirkland & Ellis come out with a report (from Law.com) showing revenues growing to $7.21 billion and their profits per equity partner (PEP) rising to $7.96 million. Despite the high profile departure of law stars like London-based Neel Sachdev to Paul
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As we step into 2024, the legal job market presents a landscape marked by rapid evolution and unprecedented challenges. Advances in technology, shifts in societal norms, and global economic pressures are reshaping the demand for legal services and, by extension, the skills required of legal professionals. For aspiring and established legal professionals alike, understanding these
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The University of Otago’s law faculty is grieving the loss of one of its esteemed alumni, who tragically lost his life in what appears to be a hit-and-run incident in Sydney. Mitch East, 28 was a former Meredith Connell solicitor, who had also worked with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack.
There has been a historic settlement reached in the Uber class action, with Uber to pay $272 million – the fifth highest class action resolution ever in Australian legal history. As a result, the Supreme Court trial due to begin today will not be proceeding. The Court will need to approve the settlement as being
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LawFuel contributor Ben Boman writes on law firms profitability and statistics Profits per equity partner (PEP) growth for big law firms is increasing for US law firms and exceeding the revenue growth for law firms. The trend demonstrates significant changes within the US law profession as some firms – for instance, such LawFuel prestige law
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Skadden has recently reinforced its London investment management group law practice and its secondaries practice in particular with the addition of three lawyers from US rival Debevoise & Plimpton, all based in London including a law star in the secondaries market. Heading the team is Delphine Jaugey, who steps into the role of Skadden’s head
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Understanding the legal landscape of online gambling in the U.S. involves navigating state-specific regulations without federal guidelines. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Nevada pioneered legalizing various online gambling forms, including casinos and sports betting, setting a precedent that other states like Michigan, West Virginia, and Indiana have followed, recognizing the economic advantages and consumer interest.
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>> Your new law job may be on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The conflict of issue perception between the Judge handling the shoplifting charges against former Greens MP Golriz Ghahraman continue to concern many who observe the case, including a leading KC who emphasised the need for actual and perceived impartiality on the
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