White & Case Strengthens Johannesburg Office
In an effort to boost the law firm’s project finance and bank-finance work in sub-Saharan Africa, White & Case…
South Africa
South African Celebrity Olympic Runner Being Charged for Murder
On Thursday, South African police said they were charging Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius with murder following the death by shooting…
South Africa Police Kill 34 Protesting Miners, Claiming Self Defense
Longstanding tensions in South Africa took physical form this week as striking platinum workers were shot down by police, leaving…
South Africa Sets Anti-homophobia Precedence In Charging Lesbian’s Murderers
On February 4, 2006, four men stabbed, stoned, clubbed, and kicked 19-year-old Zoliswa Nkonyana to death because she was openly…
Dewey Nabs A Dozen Lawyers From The Top South African Law Firms
In a move that marks the largest investment yet over in Africa, Dewey & LeBeuf have announced Wednesday that it…
Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
The best defense is a good offense? That's what one may wonder after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced it is launching…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, August 10th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Mia Farrow testified in the ‘Blood…
Mia Farrow Testifies In ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial; Contradicts Supermodel’s Testimony
The war crimes trial featuring infamous British supermodel Naomi Campell can add another famous name to its list of celebrities.…
Routledge Modise to Become Eversheds
South Africa's Routledge Modise, which joined Eversheds' international network last April, is changing its name to Eversheds. The firm, one…
Pinsent Masons Sends Litigation Work to South Africa
Pinsent Masons, which is in the midst of a redundancy consultation, will outsource litigation work to a firm in South…