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A curriculum for judges on the impact of reproductive rights
When the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) received a grant to create a training program to sensitize judges globally about the importance and impact of reproductive rights, they turned to us to help create a model curriculum.
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Case studies in international arbitration
Our investment in education extends to training for practicing lawyers and judges. We applied a tailored approach for lawyers in The Republic of The Gambia in collaboration with the International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP).
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A pipeline for the profession
We also invest in programs that help diversify the pipeline of young people interested in careers in law or law firm management.
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The role of the courts in public education
We work through the courts to enforce legal obligations and unlock funding for education in several US states.
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Schooled in law
We added a new partnership with the Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship at New York University School of Law to our growing roster of programs for law students.
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Is education a right for migrant children?
Our lawyers analyzed how legal accountability can promote the delivery of education for the millions of school-aged migrants worldwide.
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Legal first aid for first aid providers
We are supporting the IFRC Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC), hosted by the French Red Cross, with research to establish first aid providers’ liability and identify gaps and best practices.
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A global framework for managing disaster risk
We are assisting in the development of a Global Disaster Risk Management Law & Policy Index for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
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New EU Horizontal Regulation on safeguard measures in FTAs to increase efficiency and transparency
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The CMA Remicade decision: discount schemes and abuse of dominance – effects matter!
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Sustainability Linked Loan Principles Extend Green Finance
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Cross-Border Cannabis Investment: Managing Money Laundering Risk
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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for March 21, 2019
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Financial Regulatory Observer – March 2019
The Financial Regulatory Observer regularly sets spotlights on selected topics driving the regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.
Brexit preparedness for financial services: The German response
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Brexit preparedness for financial services: The German response
It is yet unclear if and when the House of Commons will again decide about the Withdrawal Agreement and whether the date for the UK leaving the EU will be changed. Under the current circumstances, a hard Brexit on 29 March 2019 still remains an option.
Navigating uncertainty: Corporate governance for foreign banks in the US
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Navigating uncertainty: Corporate governance for foreign banks in the US
With the regulatory agenda for the US operations of foreign banks in a state of flux, Kevin Petrasic, Paul Saltzman, Glen Cuccinello, Will Giles and Alexander Abedine of global law firm White & Case provide a map to help boards navigate an uncertain terrain.
Banks face steep climb in MREL issuance
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Banks face steep climb in MREL issuance
The upcoming enforcement of the MREL requirement will require European banks to issue a significant amount of subordinated and senior notes.
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EU Regulatory Capital Wall Chart
Essential features of bank capital regulation across Europe in one handy wall chart.
FRO in-depth: The future of cryptoassets regulation
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FRO in-depth: The future of cryptoassets regulation
Partners Julia Smithers Excell and Stuart Willey, and associate Laura Kitchen of global law firm White & Case take a deep dive on the latest publications from EU and UK regulators aimed at providing supervisory clarity on the nascent cryptoasset market.
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Cutting through the noise: Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific 2019
From rural farmlands to modern megacities, the complex and diverse Asia-Pacific infrastructure sector continues to attract international investment. Our survey shows investors are very positive about future opportunities and analyses the countries and sectors attracting this optimism
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Cutting through the noise: Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific 2019
The outlook for Asia-Pacific infrastructure
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The outlook for Asia-Pacific infrastructure
Risks may persist around infrastructure investment in APAC, but the overall outlook is very positive
Fundraising: Public and private
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Fundraising: Public and private
There has been a growth in the number of funds targeting the APAC infrastructure market as investors seek out greater returns. Meanwhile, public-private partnerships are likely to increase if they can overcome several systemic barriers
Risky business
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Risky business
The rewards for infrastructure investors in APAC can be lucrative, but the region is not without its risks—particularly political ones
Sector watch
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Sector watch
While investors are looking at a variety of sectors in the region, our survey reveals that roads are the top priority, while both conventional and renewable energy are still very much on the radar
Cutting through the noise
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Cutting through the noise
The overwhelming majority of respondents see a multiplicity of opportunities in a variety of sectors and regions. However, our survey reveals that the ‘noise’ around some investment locations may be just that—noise
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UK Planning Policy on Shale Gas Found "Unlawful" by the High Court
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The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions – UK
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Trends in UK Public M&A 2018
Resolving disputes in Africa's mining sector
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Resolving disputes in Africa's mining sector
International arbitration can benefit the parties to a range of mining disputes
Protecting energy sector investors in West Africa
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Protecting energy sector investors in West Africa
The Energy Protocol of the Economic Community of West African States seeks to attract power-sector investment
Sustainability in Africa's maritime industry
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Sustainability in Africa's maritime industry
Africa has an opportunity to lead on environmental and social global best practices
Proposed amendments to South Africa's Companies Act
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Proposed amendments to South Africa's Companies Act
Several of the contemplated changes may improve South Africa's business climate
World Bank report highlights successes in Africa
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World Bank report highlights successes in Africa
Countries make strides by streamlining regulations across 11 key areas
Doing well by doing good
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Doing well by doing good
Impact investing offers great potential for Africa
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Africa Focus: Spring 2019
Easing challenges, seizing opportunities
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Supreme Court Clarifies the Rules for Enforcing Copyrights
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Termination & Liquidated Damages: Less Clear than Ever
Europe reaches for a new normal on NPLs
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Europe reaches for a new normal on NPLs
Will recent regulatory developments have their desired impact on the NPL market across Europe?
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Proposed reform of UK corporate criminal liability – a failure to grasp the nettle?