Jacqueline So

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Transactional and counter-cyclical demand soared across firms of all sizes By The current trade battle has enhanced demand in “just about every major practice area,” according to Thomson Reuters’ Law Firm Financial Index for Q1 2025. Transactional and counter-cyclical demand soared late in the first quarter of the year, particularly in March, bolstering practice areas like litigation and tax.

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She was the law school's first-ever dean BY 07 May 2025 Toronto Metropolitan University has re-appointed Donna E. Young to a second term as Lincoln Alexander School of Law dean. Young’s new term commences on July 1 and will last five years. She was the inaugural dean of the law school, which was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As inaugural dean of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Young has provided dynamic and thoughtful leadership and vision.

1 week ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

This is reportedly the biggest buyout in the footwear industry to date By Shoe brand Skechers is set to go private in a historic US$9.42 billion deal that is said to be the biggest buyout in the footwear industry to date, reported Reuters. Investment firm 3G Capital will take the company private after 26 years in public markets.

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Her second term will last until 30 April 2029 By Rebecca Maslen-Stannage has been re-elected as senior partner and Global LLP Council chair of Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) for a second term following a partnership vote. Her second term commences immediately and will last until 30 April 2029. “I am deeply honoured to be re-elected as the firm's chair and senior partner. I am incredibly proud of our firm and what we have achieved together.

1 week ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The resulting end-to-end solution caters to in-house counsel By LawVu has partnered with US-based AI-powered contract review platform Dioptra. The team-up will see Dioptra’s AI-generated redlining function integrated into LawVu’s legal workspace, facilitating the automatic generation of redlined contracts. Users can revise contracts and remain in their current workflows.