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Good morning. Russia has threatened to fine a law firm €7.5 billion if it pursues arbitration on behalf of its client, prompting the German Bar Association to call the move an attempt at intimidation. Also, French media groups have sued Meta for €1 billion, alleging it has illegally collected user data. And The Global Lawyer writes about the risks and sacrifices law firms face today as they strive to enter the "global elite,"

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Law Firm Management | Commentary

Building the Big Law Firm You Want Isn't Easy

By Krishnan Nair

Ambitious leaders who want to change their firms face risks and the prospect of making sacrifices; this is especially... Read More

 

Litigation | News

German Bar Association Condemns Russian Threat of €7.5B Fine Against Arbitration Lawyers, Calling It Attempt at ‘Intimidation'

By James Jackson

The Kremlin's litigation against companies that left Russia isn't new, but this is the first time lawyers have been... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | Analysis

At Mintz's Cross-border Office in Toronto, It's Steady as She Goes Despite Rollercoaster of Tariffs

By Gail J. Cohen

It will be another six months, following Monday's election in Canada and subsequent trade negotiations, before the full... Read More

 

Law Firm Partners | News

More than 700 Law Firm Partners Say Trump EOs Have Created Chilling Effects on Legal Industry

By Abigail Adcox

“Clients who previously had no difficulty finding representation are now being turned away by those who worry... Read More

 

Regulation | News

Bowmans and Meysan Advise as African Football Federation Resolves $1.5B Broadcast Contract Probe

By Alfred Olufemi

The organising body of major football competitions in Africa and its media partner accused of restrictive business practices... Read More

 

Litigation | News

French Media Groups Sue Meta for €1 Billion in Damages Linked to 'Illegal' User Data Collection, Advertising Practices

By Rick Mitchell

French firm Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier, along with Scott + Scott, is representing about 200 press and media outlets... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

DWF Prepares for Job Cuts with Over 100 Roles at Risk

By Louis Altmann

Around 2% of the firm's total employees are affected. Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

A&O Shearman Partner Exits Surpass 60 as Equity Cull Continues

By Jack Womack

Law.com International first reported on the law firm's plans to trim its equity partnership by 10% in September last... Read More

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