Legal news

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.

• MEXICO

  

  Mexico supreme court ruling undermines telecoms reform

  Ruling by Supreme Court undermines reforms intended to weaken billionaire Carlos Slim's hold on market

• IP PROTECTION

  

  Survey says IP Protection concerns holding back China R&D

  AmCham survey reveals a lack of IP protection is preventing US firms using China for research and development operations.

• REGULATION

  

  SEC proposed rule pushes for fee clarity and customer-first advice

  The US SEC has proposed a new rule requiring investment advisers and broker-dealers to explain fees and put customer first.

• APPOINTMENTS

  

  Around the house

  A weekly round-up of moves around the globe.

Editor's picks

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.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

UK sets out principles for an ethical AI future

A UK committee calls for artificial intelligence ethics and calls for legal clarity on liability.

REGULATORY

Wells Fargo lawsuit alleges client overcharging

Wells Fargo has defended a lawsuit against a former employee claiming wrongful termination and client over-charging.

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

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.

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.