Legal news

Ireland's an influencer but FTC an EPIC fail

Ireland can be critical influencer' in regulating social media, but FTC should not be regulating privacy in US, says EPIC chief in Dublin speech.

• COMMUNICATION

  

  Judge complains about 'rambling, waffling and warbling' in court

  No need to call me 'learned' says English court appeal judge in call for clear communication in appeals.

• TRAINING

  

  Times they are a changing for law graduates

  In US and UK, changes at organisations and law firms to support graduate entrants reflect new dynamics in the legal profession.

• FORCED LABOUR

  

  Prosecutors raid South Korea's largest law firm

  Offices of two lawyers working for Kim & Chang, South Korea's largest firm, over delay of court ruling in Japanese forced labour case.

• SOVEREIGNTY

  

  Singapore and Malaysia in sovereignty spat

  In maritime dispute, firm action will be taken to protect territory and sovereignty if Malaysian vessels continue to intrude, says Singapore.

Editor's picks

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Biting the bullet

Dom/sub relationships have strong patterns that are worth noting

STRESS

Tackling mental health in law firms

Recent news that the head of global law firm Baker McKenzie, Paul Rawlinson, is taking temporary leave due to exhaustion raises the question of whether law firms are doing enough to support the wellbeing of their employees, says Averil Leimon.

TAX PROBE

Shakira in unique legal paradise

Singer, who was named in the so-called paradise papers, reportedly faces criminal tax fraud charges, but says her case is 'unique.'

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Microsoft president calls for facial recognition regulation

Microsoft chief calls for new regulation to govern the widespread roll-out of facial recognition technology to avoid bias and discrimination.

Blogs

LEGAL SERVICES

Niche law firms poised to benefit from artificial intelligence

Disruption has opened up a world of opportunities for the legal marketplace in the UK, says Jeffrey Catanzaro.

BLOCKCHAIN

Unlocking the blockchain enigma

With the evolution of blockchain, clients in a wide range of sectors will be impacted, says Patrick McKenna.

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.