Amid Spy Scandal, Russia Boots Baker & McKenzie Lawyer

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

As the U.S. and Russian governments trade accusations over espionage activities and human rights abuses, Baker McKenzie of counsel Thomas Firestone, a former Justice Department official and liaison to the U.S. embassy in Moscow, has been expelled from the country. … Continue reading →


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Survey: Firm Leaders Admit Downturn’s Permanent Impact

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

Most law firm leaders admit that recession-driven changes to both their pricing practices and their clients’ expectations that work be done efficiently are likely here to stay, according to a new survey from legal consultancy Altman Weil. At the same … Continue reading →


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South Carolina Bound: Adams and Reese Opens in Columbia

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

CORRECTION: 5/22/2013, 11:00 a.m. EDT. The sixth paragraph of this story misstated the date of Moore Van Allen‘s opening in Charleston. We regret the error. Adams and Reese is the latest Am Law 200 firm to set up shop in … Continue reading →


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UK plane alert suspects still held

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2013 Last updated at 13:48 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Passenger: “Pilot announced there had been some kind of threat” Two men continue to be questioned on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft … Continue reading →


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French soldier stabbed near Paris

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2013 Last updated at 17:44 ET The soldier was attacked in the station at La Defense French authorities are investigating whether the stabbing of a soldier in a Paris suburb was a copycat attack in the wake of … Continue reading →


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Extremism taskforce after Woolwich

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2013 Last updated at 17:18 ET By Robin Brant Political correspondent, BBC News Floral tributes to Drummer Rigby have continued to be left outside Woolwich barracks A top level taskforce is to be set up in the wake … Continue reading →


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More arrests in Woolwich inquiry

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2013 Last updated at 19:49 ET Drummer Rigby’s family have paid tribute to “a devoted father” Three further arrests have been made in connection with the murder of off-duty soldier Lee Rigby, police have said. The Met said … Continue reading →


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UBS France could face criminal investigation: source

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

PARIS | Fri May 24, 2013 1:27pm EDT PARIS (Reuters) – UBS’ (UBSN.VX) French unit could be placed under formal investigation in the coming days as part of a broader probe into the Swiss bank’s business practices, a person familiar … Continue reading →


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Ford to retain 1,000 jobs at French plant after deal

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

BLANQUEFORT, France | Fri May 24, 2013 1:48pm EDT BLANQUEFORT, France (Reuters) – Car maker Ford (F.N) will retain 1,000 jobs at a plant in southwest France after striking a deal on Friday with local authorities to share the burden … Continue reading →


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DOJ subpoenas documents on Forest Labs’ inhalation drug

Written on May 25, 2013 by Editor - Business News

Fri May 24, 2013 2:15pm EDT (Reuters) – Drugmaker Forest Laboratories (FRX.N) received a subpoena earlier this month from U.S. prosecutors requesting documents relating to its small-selling lung disorder product, the Tudorza Pressair inhaler, the company said in a filing. … Continue reading →


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