Europe
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International Law
Ban Russian Tourists From Western Countries
Facing consequences for the Ukraine war might do Russians some good. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Sponsored Content
Planning For A Legal Career Overseas: An Update For 2022
We have seen some small shifts in the hiring landscape in recent years. What has changed? Lateral Link provides an update on the most commonly asked questions for lawyers looking to make the leap overseas. - Sponsored
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250… -
Family Law
Europe Continues To Feel Deeply Conflicted About Surrogacy – But It’s Taking Baby Steps
It is now considered a fundamental human right for children to have a legally recognized relationship with their mother.
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Biglaw
Book Of Business: Meet A King & Spalding Partner
A leading dealmaker shares some secrets of his success. -
Family Law
The Surprising Answer To Where In The World Surrogacy Is (Il)Legal (European Edition)
Europe is way behind America in allowing people to grow their families through assisted reproductive technology. -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
French Gay Dads Win A Surrogacy Victory
More individuals and couples around the world are being given the opportunity to have the family they dreamed of. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
A Child Without Parents, A Decision Without Logic, And More Reasons Not To Like Russia
A true nightmare for aspiring parents. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
Know Your Child's Birth Date -- Especially If You're French
France continues to get surrogacy rights wrong. - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
What Happens When A Court Rules That Twins Aren't Related?
It could have been worse; this is actually a partial victory for the parents. -
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Guns / Firearms, Politics
In Defense of Guns… And Facts
Lost in the unsound rhetoric and facile reasoning around gun control are the facts, according to columnist Kayleigh McEnany. -
Biglaw, Lawyer Advertising
This Orrick Ad Makes You Want To Join Biglaw. Or Kill Yourself.
This Biglaw ad is a failure unless the goal was unintentional comedy. -
Advertising, Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
Planning For A Legal Career Overseas (Part II): Language Skills, Caveats, And What You Can Be Doing Now
If you're interested in working overseas, how important are language skills, and what you can be doing now to best position yourself for an international move?
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Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Sponsored
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Biglaw, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
How Are Managing Partners Feeling About 2013?
On the whole, pretty good. But there are some warning signs too. -
Pictures, Privacy, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Judge Orders Tabloid to Hand Over Topless Kate Middleton Pics; Rest of Internet Laughs and Right-Clicks 'Save Image As'
Kate MIddleton wins a French court ruling protecting the privacy of those topless sunbathing photos. -
Document Review, Job Searches, Ridiculousness, Technology
This 'Refreshing' Document Review Job Ad Is Actually Just Annoying And Unprofessional
Does this company want document review attorneys or “camp counselors?” -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Sports
Buying In: Euro Fever and Biglaw Transfer Value
How is soccer like Biglaw? And what lessons does soccer hold for those of us who work in law firms? -
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Dissolution, Lateral Moves, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Tax Law
Dewey Have Room For Incoming Associates? Or Overseas Offices?
What is Dewey going to do with incoming associates from the class of 2012? And will it hold on to its foreign offices? -
Arent Fox, Biglaw, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Lateral Moves, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
Dewey Have A Problem With Defections? Or With Math?(Plus information on international offices.)
What's going on with Dewey defections? And restated financial results? And overseas offices? -
Cyberlaw, Election 2012, Google / Search Engines, Morning Docket, Politics, Privacy, Technology
Morning Docket: 02.29.12
* Remember Phillip Closius, the former dean of University of Baltimore Law, who said the university was raiding the law school’s funds? Yeah, he was totally right. Just guess what percent of the law school budget was going to the rest of the university. Starts with “A” and rhymes with “dot.” [National Law Journal]
* The humanity! Oklahoma’s worst fears have come true; American judges are enforcing Sharia Law! Whatever are we going to do? There is no solution in sight — except to maybe stop overreacting… [CNN]
* Mitt Bot won in both Arizona and Michigan last night. Can we send Santorum back to the 16th century yet? [The Washington Post]
* Twenty-five suspected members of Anonymous were arrested across Europe and South America. They ain’t anonymous anymore. [New York Times]
* In other cyberlaw news, Google’s new privacy policy not only stinks, it probably violates European Union law. Hey Google, don’t be evil! [New York Times]