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Thursday, May 7, 2026

DLA Piper Elevates Over 60 Lawyers to Global Partnership in Major 2026 Promotion Round

Firm expands partnership ranks across key practice areas and regions, with significant representation in corporate, litigation, and intellectual property groups.

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DLA Piper has announced the promotion of more than 60 lawyers to its global partnership, effective May 1, 2026. The move underscores the firm's ongoing growth strategy, with new partners appointed across a range of practices and jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Austra…
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Mexico Finalizes Patent Practice Regulations Under Revised Industrial Property Law

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