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US Embassy Opens in Jerusalem

Summary: Despite controversy along the Israeli-Gaza border, the US opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday.  On Monday, the US…

Are Israel and Iran Heading to War?

 Summary: After Iran attacked Golan Heights, Israel claimed it destroyed Iran's military capabilities in Syria.  Just days after Donald…

“Marry Your Rapist” Law Gets Repealed in Jordan

Summary: Jordan has finalized the removal of a statute on a law that allowed rapists to avoid prosecution if they…

European Union Reprimands Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic for Refusing Refugees

Summary: Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic face sanctions from the European Union because they refuse to accept asylum-seekers from…

Venezuelan Vice President Linked to Drug Trafficking

Summary: The newly instated vice president of Venezuela has been investigated by several groups for years regarding his role in…

Former Attorney General Says $400 Million Airlift to Iran Is “Legal But Not Right”

Summary: A former Attorney General slams the government for airlifting money to Iran. This week, news that the United States…

Reed Smith Cuts 45 Lawyers Plus Staff

Summary: In a restructuring move, Reed Smith let go of 45 lawyers and numerous staff from Middle East, European and…

Mayer Brown Welcomes Kwon Lee to the Firm as a Partner

Summary: The law firm of Mayer Brown has added Kwon Lee to its Real Estate practice in Hong Kong and eventually…

Suzanne Howe Discusses the State of the Legal Market in Texas

Guest post by: Nabeal Twereet, writer for LawCrossing Suzanne Dupree Howe is the Managing Director of BCG Attorney Search’s Texas…

Rest in Peace Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon, former Israeli Prime Minister, died Saturday after being in a coma for eight years. He was 85. According…

Double Suicide Bombing in Lebanon

The war across the Syria border has caused more needless bloodshed, according to BBC News.  The double suicide bombing outside…

Dentons Boosts Middle East Practice with Two New Partners

Dentons has hired two top lawyers for its Middle East practice. Ian Dalley, the former legal director of DLA Piper…