In today’s column, even as the eDiscovery sector is laying off workers because of Covid-19’s hit to litigation, Relativity says it expects a surge in business in the third quarter and plans to expand in Europe; McDermott grabbed eight lawyers from Big Law rivals to open an office in Atlanta; Vinson & Elkins closed its office in Beijing; the ABA is considering distance education rules; Temple University Law school is proposing a tuition freeze because of Covid-19; and Simpson Thacher grabbed an M&A partner from Goldman Sachs.
- Leading off, the International Bar Association canceled its 2020 annual conference, an event ...