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South Africa Sets Anti-homophobia Precedence In Charging Lesbian’s Murderers

South Africa Sets Anti-homophobia Precedence In Charging Lesbian’s Murderers

On February 4, 2006, four men stabbed, stoned, clubbed, and kicked 19-year-old Zoliswa Nkonyana to death because she was openly lesbian. This Wednesday, their sentences were extended longer than prosecutors…

Dewey Nabs A Dozen Lawyers From The Top South African Law Firms

Dewey Nabs A Dozen Lawyers From The Top South African Law Firms

In a move that marks the largest investment yet over in Africa, Dewey & LeBeuf have announced Wednesday that it is expanding its existing seven-lawyer Johannesburg office with the addition…

Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

The best defense is a good offense? That’s what one may wonder after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced it is launching its own investigation into whether its policies, procedures and internal…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, August 10th.  Here’s a quick look back at yesterday’s stories. Mia Farrow testified in the ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial and contradicted supermodel Naomi Campbell’s testimony… AmLaw Daily reported…

Mia Farrow Testifies In ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial; Contradicts Supermodel’s Testimony

Mia Farrow Testifies In ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial; Contradicts Supermodel’s Testimony

The war crimes trial featuring infamous British supermodel Naomi Campell can add another famous name to its list of celebrities. American actress Mia Farrow has testified in the case. Farrow…

Routledge Modise to Become Eversheds

Routledge Modise to Become Eversheds

South Africa’s Routledge Modise, which joined Eversheds’ international network last April, is changing its name to Eversheds. The firm, one of the largest in South Africa, has operated as Routledges…

Pinsent Masons Sends Litigation Work to South Africa

Pinsent Masons Sends Litigation Work to South Africa

Pinsent Masons, which is in the midst of a redundancy consultation, will outsource litigation work to a firm in South Africa. It is unclear if any US or UK jobs…