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.

• WHISTLEBLOWING

  

  European Commission unveils whistleblower protection

  Commission is setting new EU-wide rules to protect whistleblowers and clarifies mechanisms and obligations.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.