Wake Up Call: Dechert Plans ‘Soft’ Nov. 8 Reopening

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• Leading off, Dechert said it’s delaying its office return again and ditching plans for a hybrid working arrangement that would have required employees to work at least three days a week in office. The Philadelphia-headquartered firm now plans a Nov. 8 “soft” re-opening for its U.S., Europe, Asia, and Middle East ...