Law firm cuts 30-plus attorneys, Phoenix office spared
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP â based in Chicago with an office in Phoenix â is cutting about three dozen attorneys as the economy takes a bite out of the legal sector. feeds.bizjournals.com |
The Times debate: Is the language of English law in need of fundamental reform?
The proposal that legal language with its elaborate circumlocutions and Latin tags should be abolished in favour of plain English received a knockback this week at a Times-sponsored debate, hosted by Taylor Wessing, on the motion The Language of English law is in Need of Fundamental Reform. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Who's counsel at WNY companies?
Several of the largest companies in Western New York get legal help outside the domain of the office. bizjournals.com |
Iraq invasion 'had no legal mandate', Dutch inquiry finds
The invasion of Iraq had no sound mandate under international law, according to the Dutch inquiry into the war released this morning. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Allen & Overy adapts to encourage women
Allen & Overy, the fourth-largest of the Cityâs âmagic circleâ law firms, said yesterday it would allow its top partners to work part-time in an effort to encourage more women into the role. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |