Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DAVID BERGSTEIN, a film producer and entrepreneur, was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 8 years in prison for defrauding investors of more than $26 million. BERGSTEIN was found guilty on March 1, 2018 following a four-week jury
Clifford Chance has advised a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CK Asset Holdings Limited on the £1 billion acquisition of 100% of 5 Broadgate, London from British Land and GIC. The landmark building which is located in the heart of the City of London was developed in 2015 and covers more than 700,000 sq ft. 5
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Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Robert E. Perez, Director, Field Operations, New York, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), and Angel M. Melendez, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), announced today that
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San Francisco – Sidley Austin LLP announced today that Jared Jensen has joined the firm as a partner in its global Private Equity practice. He will be based in the San Francisco office. Mr. Jensen was formerly a partner with Goodwin Procter LLP. Mr. Jensen has extensive experience advising private equity and venture capital firms, their sponsored companies,
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Foley Hoag LLP has launched a new parental leave policy for its United States-based legal personnel. The new policy provides paid parental leave for up to 18 weeks to all parents, regardless of whether one is the primary caregiver or not. Previously, parents designated as a non-primary caregiver were offered 4 weeks paid leave. This
Foley Hoag – I usually don’t write a whole blog post just to disagree with a sitting federal judge, even when it’s about copyright law’s most notorious disagreement-generating machine: fair use. This is an exception. A recent decision by the Eastern District of Virginia may cause some individuals and non-profits to believe that it’s permissible
Media Release 27th June 2018 Auckland-based global enterprise messaging provider, Modica Group, is pleased to announce that Scott Weenink will be joining the company as an Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Scott will firstly need to complete his notice period requirements with Auckland Airport, where he has been General Counsel & Company Secretary
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Law-Whiz Pty Ltd (Law-Whiz) is pleased to announce that its unique cloud-based platform, designed to revolutionise the relationship between barristers, solicitors and corporate professionals, is now available in all common law-based countries. Developed in Melbourne, Australia, Law-Whiz is a disruptive technology challenging traditional norms of conducting business in the legal industry. The platform
The Tie-up between global law giant Hogan Lovells and Saudi law firm ZS&R was explained by a release from Hogans and a supplied interview with Hogans CEO Steve Immelt on the tie-up and reasons for it – namely creating a better relationship with Saudi Arabia and client activity in the region. The deal comes after Hogan
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Riyadh, 26 June 2018 – Leading global law firm Hogan Lovells has entered into an association with Riyadh-based ZS&R Law Firm. The firms will work together to provide cohesive, integrated legal advice to their national and international clients, offering a first-class service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The association is effective from today. Riyadh-based
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