North America

LAW FIRM M&A

US law firm combos explode

Record-shattering quarter for US law firm combinations as 38 deals announced in third quarter.

EXPANSION

JAMS in double celebration

ADR provider celebrates expansion of Century City resolution center hub, and JAMS Foundation welcomes twelve global fellows.

DIVERSITY

NAMWOLF celebrates diversity numbers

Dialogue over diversity gets a boost as legal departments investing in sole minority and women firms grows.

CORPORATE CRIME

US corporate crime yields $100 billion

Report on bipartisan corporate crime-fighting by US states has yielded over $100 billion in company payouts, with bankers topping the list.

ARBITRATION

Report condemns "unchecked power" in arbitration

Over 80 percent of private-sector US employees will be forced into arbitration with their employers by 2024, a new report predicts.

APPOINTMENTS

Partner returns to boost Baker Mckenzie LatAm strategy

Firm launches Miami-based strategy to build US-based Latin America practice and hires Americas focused transactional lawyer.

DEPARTURES

Clydes loses insurance team

Another team walks at Clydes as eight partners set their heart on own practice in San Francisco.

LUXURY LAW

Michael Kors takes on the flea markets

Brand goes after flea market which has become a “safe haven” for counterfeit sales according to lawsuit, while luxury lawyers prepare to focus on counterfeiting at NY summit.

EXPANSION

Willkie launches San Francisco office

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is opening a San Francisco office, its second in California's Bay Area.

TRADE DISPUTES

Microsoft legal chief slams Trump over Huawei

Brad Smith says the US administration hasn't made the case for its moves against the Chinese company.