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Top UK Lawyer Jeremy Connick Joins Bowmans to Bolster African Projects, Eyes Major Infrastructure Growth in 2025

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Johannesburg, South Africa – Bowmans, a leading law firm with a pan-African presence, is set to enhance its Projects and Infrastructure Practice by appointing Jeremy Connick as a consultant from January 2025. Connick, a seasoned UK-based lawyer, brings over 35 years of experience working in Africa and is recognized for his extensive knowledge in energy, natural resources, and infrastructure transactions. The chairman and senior partner at Bowmans, Ezra Davids, expressed enthusiasm about Connick’s upcoming role, noting that his vast experience and expertise would significantly bolster the firm’s projects and infrastructure capabilities. Connick’s arrival coincides with … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Postponed to Next Year, Defense Seeks Private Investigator to Bolster Case

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Los Angeles — The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who fell from grace amid sprawling allegations of sexual misconduct, has been rescheduled for the upcoming year. The delay stems from Weinstein’s defense team’s strategy to introduce new evidences in the case, which includes plans to employ a private investigator. Weinstein, 70, faces charges in Los Angeles after dozens of women came forward with accusations ranging from inappropriate behavior to rape, marking him as a central figure in the #MeToo movement that swept through the entertainment industry and beyond. His retrial was initially … Read more

Maryland Ushers in Sweeping Reforms: New Laws Bolster Public Health, Environmental Protections, and Justice System Improvements Starting October

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland welcomed a slew of new statutes this October, reflecting broad legislative ambitions from public health reforms to environmental protection. Notable among these is a significant alteration to juvenile justice laws and enhancements to public benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). One of the more impactful legislations, named after Pava Marie LaPere, a young entrepreneur tragically killed in 2023, seeks to tighten penalties for sexual offenders. This law prohibits offenders convicted of first-degree sexual assault from reducing their sentences through credits for good behavior. It responds directly to the circumstances … Read more

Global Law Firms Bolster Ranks with Strategic New Partners Across the US and UK

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Washington, D.C. — As summer draws to a close, the legal industry is witnessing significant personnel changes, with a flurry of high-profile partner moves and mergers in the United Kingdom and the United States marking a bustling start to the fall season. Among the notable shifts, arbitration expert Alexandre de Gramont has made a strategic move to Womble Bond Dickinson’s office in Washington, D.C., where he will spearhead the firm’s international disputes practice. This transition comes just ahead of the firm’s January 2025 merger with Louis Roca. De Gramont, previously with Dechert for over nine … Read more