The new reality raises operational and legal issues across all aspects of a company’s business. One of the most significant is an increased threat of cybersecurity breaches.
As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. But the global legal landscape is confusing and constantly evolving, making it essential for people and businesses around the world to secure strong legal representation.
Even as the internet has transformed how business is done, it has also given rise to a number of challenges. One of the foremost of these is cybersecurity.
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CMS has made up 52 lawyers to partner worldwide, its largest-ever promotions round. The firm has promoted 52 partners globally, spanning 22 offices of which the UK accounted for 44 per cent of the total. In the UK, 23 new partners were made up. Of the London partners, energy lawyer Dalia Majumder-Russell joined from Clyde […]
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