Professional melting pot

October 3, 2012| | Whistleblowers Blog

The International Bar Association has a well-deserved reputation for partying hard at its annual bash, but, says Reuben Guttman, its multinational delegates also tackle crucial issues of legal practice around the world. See Reuben Guttman’s October 3, 2012 blog in The European Lawyer.

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