Legal news

Barclays Bank launches lawtech hub
Barclays Bank has joined forces with law firms and academia to launch a new lawtech hub in London.
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WHISTLEBLOWING
European Commission unveils whistleblower protection
Commission is setting new EU-wide rules to protect whistleblowers and clarifies mechanisms and obligations.
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LUXURY LAW SUMMIT 2018
Millennials redefine luxury landscape
Luxury leaders at next month's Luxury Law Summit in London will get a glimpse of the rapidly changing luxury marketplace.
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CRYPTOCURRENCY
Indian central bank crypto ban “unconstitutional”
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice alleging a decision to end dealings with crypto businesses violates the constitution.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Exxon challenges suit dismissal claiming allegations are political
Exxon is appealing against dismissal of case in which the oil giant claims federal investigation is retaliation on oil giant's climate change views.
Editor's picks
CAREERS
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ABA figures reveals US entry-level legal jobs down in 2017
US graduates seeking entry-level legal jobs found less opportunity last year.
GENDER

Who are the top 10 female-friendly US firms?
After 12 years listing family-friendly firms, Yale Law Women has released the Top-10 female-friendly firms.
M&A

Siemens M&A team pilots AI tools with Canadian law firm
The M&A team at Siemens Canada partnered with Blake Cassels & Graydon to test AI on healthcare transaction.
CRYPTOCURRENCY

New York attorney general launches inquiry into cryptocurrency
The initiative requires digital currency trading platforms to provide information on their policies and practices.
Blogs
WORKPLACE

Four ways law firms can support exiting lawyers
Colleen Torell of Keystone Partners gives tips for law firms to make the exit process easier.
BLOCKCHAIN
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Blockchain: Reinventing legal services?
Blockchain could unlock a world of potential for the legal marketplace but, like all technologies, it has its share of risks. Karim Derrick of Kennedys assesses its use.
Management speak
INNOVATION

LegalTech innovators should encourage transparency
Legal disruptors are carrying out research and development for the legal profession, a Chicago professor says.
Business sector round up
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

New North Sea oil Industry initiative from Pinsent Masons
The law firm will run a programme helping tech pioneers develop and market their businesses.
INSOLVENCY

The business of staying in business
Commercial pressures are forcing restaurant and retail businesses to seek better deals from their landlords, says Thomas Bond of law firm Russell-Cooke.
Who did the deals
SWEDEN
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Ropes & Gray, Vinge and Advokatfirman Cederquist act in pharma deal
Ropes & Gray, Vinge, Advokatfirman Cederquist are advising on the $855m pharma deal.
Bookshelf
BOOKS
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How the gig economy impacts employment law
In this month's Bookshelf, The Global Legal Post's Editor-At-Large, Dr David Cowan, picks two books analysing the future of work and how it impacts employment law.