LEADERSHIP
'I don't buy the idea that truth comes from the top' - GCs reflect on their evolving roles
CMS publishes report focused on empowering general counsel with insight into best practice tactics amid pandemic
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Singapore Convention on Mediation promises 'flexible and affordable' dispute resolution
A welcome addition to the cross-border dispute resolution landscape has gone live, report Kent Phillips and Zachary Tan
GOVERNANCE
A new methodology to help GCs deal with ESG issues emerging from the pandemic
By embracing stakeholder capitalism, GCs can boost the resilience, reputation and ultimately revenue of their organisations, argues Stephen Shergold
IN-HOUSE APPOINTMENTS
Around the house: Google, Unilever, Zurich and Allstate in the news
Halimah DeLaine Prado is new Google GC; Libra and Unilever also feature as senior UK government lawyer departs
FLEXIBLE WORKING
Herbert Smith Freehills sets 60 per cent baseline for office work under flexible working revamp
CEO Justin D'Agostino puts move down to recognition employees have 'greatly valued' flexibility during pandemic
COMPLIANCE COSTS
Law firms and their clients lack resources to keep pace with regulatory change, survey finds
Only around a third of US and UK firms are confident they have sufficient resources, according to Integreon report
LATERAL HIRES
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Orrick in life sciences licensing drive as it adds partners in Boston and London
Start-up GC joins as new team's founding partner as UK arm gains ninth 2020 senior lateral
ETHICS
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GC urges in-house leaders to sign up to Hippocratic-style oath to drive social change
Dentsu GC Simon Zinger wants 'General Counsel Oath' to set common global standards for behaviour
LITIGATION FUNDING
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Litigation funders with $10bn firepower form global association
Washington DC-based body pledges to promote efficient, ethical and professional provision of capital
AWARDS
K&L Gates and top fashion GC triumph at Luxury Law Awards
Top 50 global practice named firm of the year as Calvin Klein's Pamela Bradford is recognised for lifetime achievement