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View in Browser Dec 01, 2016 Eversheds partners to vote on US tie-up in two weeks with go-live date in line for January By James Booth Sutherland merger could go live as soon as January The US, Germany, China and beyond: new Clydes senior partner Konsta's five-year plan By James Booth Incoming senior partner discusses international growth, leadership and inclusion HSF makes up five Australia partners after 10-partner exit to White & Case By Rose Walker Herbert Smith Freehills makes up five new partners in out of season round in response to White & Case raid Why A&O won't be the only UK firm to post record H1 results By Chris Johnson Continental Breakfast: your daily update on what's happening in Europe. Among all the excitement of transatlantic law firm mergers and the ongoing… Linklaters and DLA Piper advising on City's tallest building 1 Undershaft By Alex Berry Linklaters and DLA Piper win roles on 1 Undershaft development The African Legal Awards 2016: who won what... and why By Legal Week Details of all the winning entries at Africa's premier legal awards Advertisement Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Iran monthly update This update aims to provide a brief overview of key developments which have occurred in Iran during the past month and to highlight areas of future interest. Download  Sponsored Post  Compliance roles in London and in the Gulf Jameson Legal continue to cover an extensive range of compelling compliance roles in a variety of industries. We are currently working with a transport/infrastructure client who are looking for an experienced compliance specialist for their London HQ. We are also seeing a continual demand for compliance specialists in the Gulf region. For more information for roles similar to this, please follow this link Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Transatlantic General Counsel Summit New York 2016 This exclusive gathering will bring together elite General Counsel and law firm leaders from both sides of the Atlantic. LEGAL WEEK JOBS  Job of the Week  Legal and Risk Manager John Sisk & Son is an International Construction Company and a member of the SISK Group. Follow the link and get in touch to find out more. Apply › **CORPORATE SOLICITOR**, SENIOR ASSOCIATE, 5 + PQE, LEADING NATIONAL LAW FIRM, LONDON City of London | RedLaw RecruitmentApply › Apply › Legal and Risk Manager St Albans | John Sisk & SonApply › Apply › More from LEGAL WEEK JOBS » AROUND THE ALM NETWORK Cravath Kicks Off Associate Bonus Season, Other Firms Follow The American Lawyer Once again, Cravath, Swaine & Moore kicked off associate bonus season with a memo announcing its bonus scale, which... Jones Day Partner Tapped as Trump's White House Counsel National Law Journal Donald McGahn II served as general counsel to Donald Trump's campaign and has continued as an advisor for the transition. Donald Trump's Richard Cordray Problem National Law Journal President-elect Donald Trump has a Richard Cordray problem. Four weeks before Election Day, a three-judge panel of the... Connect With Legal Week This newsletter was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com Unsubscribe |  More eNewsletters |  About Us |  Privacy Policy Legal Week Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, Seventh Floor, London, EC2V 6BJ. Registered number: 9901879. Legal Week Limited is a subsidiary of ALM Media, LLC. Copyright © 2011 – 2016 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved. 120 Broadway, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10271-1101 | 1-877-256-2472

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View in Browser General counsel update: a summary of major developments in key areas Herbert Smith Freehills This is the latest in HSF's series of general counsel updates, which aim to summarise major developments in key areas. View Briefing Legal Week Law Editor's Picks Supreme Court arms successful defendants with remedy against malicious pursuit of civil litigation Debevoise & Plimpton Following a Supreme Court ruling, successful defendants pursued maliciously by a claimant can now subsequently sue for damage suffered, including damage to reputation, earnings and health, and the excess of legal expenses over any amount awarded in the initial proceedings, as this article explains. Why new laws to prevent fraud may affect the public sector Grant Thornton New legislation planned to criminalise boards who fail to control internal fraud may affect public sector and not-for-profit organisations. This article covers plans proposed by the UK Government to expand the responsibilities of board members to address fraud risks. Directions in public M&A: a guide to the key trends in the Australian market Minter Ellison This guide offers a snapshot of the trends that are shaping the public M&A market in Australia, including factors affecting deal flow, and popular transaction styles and approaches. UK signals intent to remain in the new Unified Patent Court system Gowling WLG The United Kingdom's Minister for Intellectual Property, Baroness Neville-Rolfe, has announced that the government is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement. Garden leave clauses: the road to executive termination Shoosmiths The recent falling out between Ron Dennis and the McLaren F1 team shows that even the glamorous world of Formula 1 is not immune from the reaches of employment law. Brexit: Impact on data protection DLA Piper Following the UK's vote to leave the European Union, DLA Piper considers the potential implications for data protection compliance. The importance of a valuation date - why the right thing at the wrong time can be the wrong thing Grant Thornton "The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing" is a quote which strikes a chord when considering the date of valuation in disputes. This article focuses on the importance of date for the commonly used valuation method of discounted cashflow. The South African labour market in 2016 Bowmans The challenges facing South Africa's labour market in 2016 have been evident in a number of recent judgments and in a variety of ongoing processes of engagement between social partners. Search Legal Week Law   Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation Free Membership to Legal Week Law   As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your Free Account   AROUND THE ALM NETWORK   Cravath Kicks Off Associate Bonus Season, Other Firms Follow The American Lawyer Once again, Cravath, Swaine & Moore kicked off associate bonus season with a memo announcing its bonus scale, which... Jones Day Partner Tapped as Trump's White House Counsel National Law Journal Donald McGahn II served as general counsel to Donald Trump's campaign and has continued as an advisor for the transition. Donald Trump's Richard Cordray Problem National Law Journal President-elect Donald Trump has a Richard Cordray problem. Four weeks before Election Day, a three-judge panel of the... Connect With Legal Week Law This newsletter was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com Unsubscribe |  More eNewsletters |  About Us |  Privacy Policy Legal Week Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, Seventh Floor, London, EC2V 6BJ. Registered number: 9901879. Legal Week Limited is a subsidiary of ALM Media, LLC. Copyright © 2011 – 2016 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved. 120 Broadway, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10271-1101 | 1-877-256-2472