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Good morning. Flexible working is getting a little less flexible: Covington & Burling is the latest U.S. firm to mandate that its lawyers and staff around the world work in the office four days a week. Meanwhile in the U.S., Democratic lawmakers have asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to turn over documents related to the agency's role in pro bono deals brokered between Big Law firms and President Donald Trump. And in Canada, a former Canadian Justice Minister and Attorney General is leaving Canadian firm Fasken to serve as the new principal secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Law Firm Management | News

Covington Switches to 4-Day In-Office Week, Offers August WFH

By Molly G Smith

It is the latest U.S. firm to make the move, which includes the London office, easing the switch with a two-week August... Read More

 

Government

Citing 'Shakedown of Prominent Law Firms,' Democratic Lawmakers Probe EEOC

By Abigail Adcox

The lawmakers asked the EEOC to turn over records and correspondence between agency leaders and Kirkland, Latham, Simpson... Read More

 

Government | News

Former Embattled Justice Minister Leaves Fasken to Join Canadian PM's Office

By Gail J. Cohen

David Lametti left politics in January 2024 to join the Canadian law firm Fasken Martineau Du Moulin, but he is now... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Broadfield Bulks Up: Hires Team of 7 Led By Former Sidley, Kirkland, Addleshaw Goddard Partners in Hong Kong, London

By Jessica Seah

Based in Hong Kong and London, the firm has boosted its offerings in restructuring and insolvency, disputes and investigations,... Read More

 

Initial Public Offerings | News

Indonesia's IPO Activity Picks Up, Regional Firms Fight For Market Share

By Kasvi Sehgal

Small-cap IPOs have benefited a raft of local law firms while international firms sit out. Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

McCarthy Tétrault Amps Up Tax Team With New Charitable and Non-Profit Group

By Gail J. Cohen

Robert Hayhoe and Nicole D'Aoust will steer the new team, which the firm is creating as major organizations and foundations... Read More

 

Litigation | News

EY Australia Wins Access to Documents in Court Battle over Defecting Partners

By Christopher Niesche

The firm alleges that the partners took confidential information and solicited others to follow them. Read More

 

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Host of Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Israeli Firms Advise On $2.6B Melio Acquisition

By Christopher Niesche

Gilbert + Tobin and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati act for Xero in its $2.6bn buy. Read More

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