Wake Up Call: White & Case Delays Australia Opening Over Lawsuit

• White & Case has delayed its opening of an Australian practice as a result of a lawsuit filed by London-based Herbert Smith Freehills against eight partners poached by the U.S. firm. ( The Lawyer ) In court papers, Herbert Smith Freehills alleges that the departures were “coordinated.” ( Lawyers Weekly )

• Microsoft Corp. is planning to overhaul its internal system for picking the outside law firms it routinely uses, with a move toward prioritizing firms with expertise in specific practice areas rather than general services, one of its lawyers said. ( BLB )

• President Donald Trump nominated a conservative alumni of the law firm ...