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Lawyer Raymond McKeeve had been found in contempt of court over Ocado corporate espionage probe
How top in-house lawyers are reshaping their role
Flawed audits more likely to be found at overseas arms, says US regulator
General counsel in big companies are insisting on new job titles and bigger remits to reflect their ambition for the top roles in business
Schemes to help business and the law become more inclusive are a growing focus for chief legal officers
Big Four firm expects to attract senior managers unsettled by rival’s break-up of accounting and consultancy
Financial regulator says auditor and former partner failed to follow international standards
Numbers taking university courses and professional exams have tumbled in the US
Consultancy added to case relating to alleged looting of public contracts during Zuma presidency
Big Four auditor reports ‘exceptional’ year for corporate advice but warns of looming economic headwinds
Regulator charges Big Four firm affiliate $20mn for falling ‘woefully short’ of standards
As business speeds up, this monthly report looks at how the legal ecosystem is getting broader and changing to deliver solutions to old and new challenges.
Alternative service providers have expanded to offer tech and consulting — and even legal advice. Plus: five case studies
Increased responsibility for drafting and operating ethical standards looks unstoppable
Challenges proliferate on all fronts when disruptive businesses expand
UK energy regulator continued with restructuring despite pressure over surging gas prices
Brussels staffers seeking to go on unpaid leave told they can no longer work for private companies
Biggest customers of UAE business sent partners’ statement swearing allegiance to firm
Hywel Ball speaks out ahead of partner vote on radical restructuring
New York court ruling on Tether case comes amid negotiations over a draft legislation for the sector
Online retailer slashes forecasts for year and pledges ‘independent investigation’ into BDO report
SEC urged to shake up rulemaking body that ‘has not kept pace’ with business
Big Four group reports booming demand for consulting services ahead of vote on split
Technology has the potential to forge closer relationships between law firms and clients
An increasingly strategic role means more top company lawyers are resisting ‘the bad guy’ label
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