Legal news

Employees can wave goodbye to waivers as US Justices rule on class action bans

The US Supreme Court sided with employers as it cleared the way for requirement of employees to sign away their right to pursue class actions in a controversial ruling.

• LEGAL MANAGEMENT

  

  Missed billing goals, partner resistance to change highlighted in US survey

  Half of US law firms are not meeting their billable hour targets and nearly seven in 10 partners resist efforts to change

• RUSSIA

  

  As Linklaters look east, UK politicians scrutinise firm's Russian connections

  Magic circle firm Linklaters has been criticized by British politicians for its apparent refusal to cooperate with enquiries into Russian corruption.

• TRADEMARKS

  

  It's Miller time! Trouble brews over logos

  A Korean beer logo being registered in the US has been challenged by US brewing giant MillerCoors, which could take two years to resolve.

• MONEY LAUNDERING

  

  Control of UK companies remains shrouded in mystery

  According to new research over 57,000 UK companies are not declaring ownership, compromising fight against money laundering

Editor's picks

INVESTMENT

The role of offshore investment for China's Belt & Road project

The Belt & Road initiative needs offshore investment to succeed, says Elise Donovan, Director, BVI House Asia.

CONTRACTS

Bryan Cave offers £5 NDA contract

Law firm BCLP is to offer £5 non-disclosure agreements with a new incubator product.

CARILLON

'Cosy club' of lawyers and accountants slated by UK parliamentary group

According to UK parliamentary committees, almost £4 million was paid to Carillon days before construction giant failed.

DUBLIN

DLA Piper sets its sights on Dublin

New partner David Carthy has been hired by DLA Piper as firm sets its sights on Dublin.

Blogs

BLOCKCHAIN

Unlocking the blockchain enigma

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

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.

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.