International Morning Update

Mar 28, 2024

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A Message From the Editor

Good morning. We're examining the mental health strategies at law firms in London, asking whether much has changed following the Vanessa Ford tragedy. We also look at Reed Smith's 2023 financial results. And we interview the outgoing M&A chief of the French Competition Authority.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Law Firm Management | Features

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy,... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Revenue Per Lawyer Hits New Peak at Reed Smith, as Profits Stagnate Amid Mounting Costs

By Justin Henry

"We saw financial growth from top 200 clients, including significant increases in international engagements, which indicates... Read More

Antitrust

EU's Use of Controversial M&A Review Power Should Remain 'Exceptional,' Departing French Regulator Says

By Rick Mitchell

The French competition authority's M&A chief, who is leaving to launch a competition economics service at a financial... Read More

Deals and Transactions | News

Chinese Investments Pick Up in Brazil, Stoking Work for Lawyers

By Amy Guthrie

With warmer diplomatic relations post-pandemic, China is poised to plow even more capital into its top destination for... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | Expert Opinion

How In-House Teams Should Approach Generative AI

By Catherine J. Moynihan

Let this mantra be your guide in bringing your legal team with you on the change journey: 'AI should work for the legal... Read More

Litigation | News

4 Canadian School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for $4.55 Billion in Damages

By Gail J. Cohen

Lawsuits claim addictiveness of platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have 'rewired' the way kids think causing massive... Read More

Legal Technology | Analysis

Laggards or Vanguards: Are US, EU Lawyers Approaching AI the Same Way?

By Cassandre Coyer

The U.S.' lead with generative AI models and the EU's broad regulation of the technology may eventually set the stage... Read More

Dispute Resolution | News

High Court Overturns Three Judgments to End Azima Hacking Case

By Jack Womack

In February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London, which includes... Read More

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