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March 25, 2024
Kochhar & Co. achieved a significant victory in the Supreme Court of India while representing Bloomberg, marking a significant moment in upholding the rights of free speech and journalistic freedom. The firm's litigation team, led by Mr. Rohit Kochhar, chairman & managing partner, and supported by partners Mr. Shiv Sapra and Mr. Samiron Borkataky, successfully represented Bloomberg in a s…
March 19, 2024
Lewis Wagner is pleased to announce the election of Dina M. Cox as Managing Partner. This will be Dina’s second term, having previously served in 2018 and 2019, when she became the firm’s first female in the position. In her renewed capacity, she will lead the firm’s Executive Committee, tasked with guiding strategic initiatives and nurturing a workplace environment that promotes integrity, inclus…
March 19, 2024
Plunkett Cooney senior attorney Laura M. Dinon was recently named to the 2024 list of “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers” for employment law as determined by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW). Dinon, along with 23 other attorneys, will be featured in a special section of the March 25 print and digital issues of MiLW, a publication that covers the state’s legal community. Michigan’s Go To Lawyers is a nominat…
March 26, 2024
The Government of Gujarat, vide notification no. GHR/2024/19/LED/TGS/e-file/11/2023/2453/M3, dated February 5, 2024, has granted exemption to establishments engaged in IT/ITeS services and financial services from the provisions of section 12 and section 14 of the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 2019 (“Gujarat S&E Act”). These provisio…
March 26, 2024
The Government of Haryana, vide notification no. 11/6/2022-4lab dated March 14, 2024, has issued conditions for factories seeking exemption to employ women during night shifts, specifically between 07:00 PM to 06:00 AM, with a focus on prioritizing safety and security of women workers while increasing their participation in the workforce. This exemption will remain valid for 1 (one) year from the …
March 20, 2024
On March 13, 2024, the German Federal Government adopted the updated draft of a "Fourth Act to Reduce Bureaucracy for Citizens, Business and the Administration" (so-called Bureaucracy Reduction Act IV) presented by the Federal Ministry of Justice. Approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat (the two legislative bodies in Germany) is considered likely. We would therefore like to summarize the possible …
March 25, 2024
ALFA International (ALFAI) is proud to announce that it has renamed its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship to the Laurel McGiffert Memorial DE&I Scholarship. This Scholarship is a tribute to Laurel McGiffert, who was the first African American woman to not only become a partner with Plunkett Cooney, ALFAI’s member firm in Detroit, Michigan, but also serve as the first Afr…
March 22, 2024
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that Amy Conley, Philip Maynard, Jordan Rattray and Caren Ries were recently appointed to ALFAI’s Client Advisory Board (CAB). The new CAB members will serve a three-year term. Amy Conley is Corporate Litigation Counsel for DISH Network L.L.C., a provider of multichannel television, satellite television, mobile phone and IPTV services. She manages…
February 12, 2024
ALFA International (ALFAI) is delighted to announce Hall & Evans, LLC, an ALFAI founding member firm in Colorado, has expanded its membership to include Montana, effective January 18, 2024. Established in 1932, Hall & Evans is a nationally recognized law firm that focuses on civil and tort litigation. The firm’s attorneys handle an extensive amount of litigation in Colorado and Montana. H…
February 29, 2024
Do the words “give up” mean anything to you? Not a thing. As lawyers, we are expected to be prepared in the event that our clients or our board rooms experience adversity, crises and, at times, even existential crises. It is what we have essentially trained for. But what about when our training takes us in an unexpected direction? What about when we face unexpected challenges from the inside? How…
February 29, 2024
In today’s global marketplace it is inevitable, and preferable, to develop intercultural relationships. With the internet, international supply chain, and growing economies all over the world the potential market for a company’s services, potential customers, vendors, suppliers, market partners, etc. is almost unlimited. Cultural Competence – What is it and why is it important? Cultural competence…
February 29, 2024
When the key to the case depends upon quality expert testimony, how do you make sure you choose the right professional for the job? And then, once selected how do you collaborate successfully to make sure that expert opinions are clearly presented to the trier of fact. Whether your expert is a medical professional, a real estate appraiser, a mechanical engineer or a wiz in some other field, you ne…