Dechert to Close Offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chicago
Announcement and Details On Wednesday, U.S. law firm Dechert announced plans to close its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and…
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Latham & Watkins Implements Access Changes for Hong Kong Lawyers
In response to Beijing's increased control over Hong Kong, global law firm Latham & Watkins has adjusted its policies regarding…
Segway Gets the Best of Usain Bolt at World Championships
Summary: While no competitors could take Bolt down during the 100 and 200 meter races at the World Championships, a…
World Bar Leaders Coming to Philadelphia for World City Bar Leaders Conference
Summary: From September 10 through the 13, bar leaders from around the world will come to the city of Philadelphia for…
Stolen Passports on Vanished Jet Sends the “Red Flag”
According to Fox News, Interpol says that no country checked its database for information about the stolen passports that were…
Chinese President Calls Pollution Beijing’s Biggest Challenge
Various forms of pollution have increased as China has industrialized, which has caused widespread environmental and health problems. Chinese President…
Illegal Artificial Mountain Garden Tops Penthouse in Beijing
An Eccentric Beijing doctor built an immaculate garden villa on top of his penthouse’s rooftop-illegally. Urban management of Beijing issued…
Merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques Creates Largest Law Firm in Asia
The merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques will create Asia’s largest law firm, with over 2,180 lawyers…
Baker & McKenzie Announces Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer to Australia Offices
Baker & McKenzie announced it has welcomed James Odell to its Australia offices as national Chief Operating Officer (COO). Odell…
DLA Piper Adds Pair of Attorneys to Beijing Office
DLA Piper has announced that John Shi and Nicolas Groffman have both joined DLA Piper as partners in Beijing. The…
Sullivan & Cromwell Launches Law Practice in Hong Kong
Sullivan & Cromwell recently announced it has launched a law practice in Hong Kong. Joseph C. Shenker, Chairman of Sullivan…
Cleary Gottlieb Announces Plans to Open Office in Seoul, Korea
Leading international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP announced today its plans to open an office in Seoul,…