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ArticlePro Bono Leadership A Highlight Of Glass Cutter Award Winner Kathleen McLeroy's Trailblazing CareerThe article recognizes an exceptional partner, who has exceled in the legal profession.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleRule Proposed To Expedite Settling Securities TransactionsThe SEC proposed to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer securities transactions from three business days after the trade date (T+3) to two business days after the trade date (T+2).United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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