Legal news

Trump lawyer loses firm prestige spot, while Cravath is crème de la crème

Cravath is number one in the Prestige ratings while Kasowitz Benson Torres drops out of the list because of a friend in high places.

• LEGAL SERVICES

  

  Deloitte gets seal of approval to compete directly with law firms

  Deloittes has been awarded alternative business status (ABS) in the UK, completing the pack of 'Big Four' accountancy firms gearing up to compete for legal services in UK

• TRADE DISPUTES

  

  US attacks WTO as EU engages in midnight retaliation against US

  US takes aim at WTO trade disputes, while EU in midnight retaliation against US actions

• LITIGATION COSTS

  

  Deutsche Bank spends $17 billion in a decade on legal costs

  Despite spending $17 billion, the bank still has five of its biggest cases outstanding and has set aside $2.9 billion for litigation provision in the first quarter.

• GENDER PAY GAP

  

  Allen & Overy under fire over gender pay gap

  The chair of a UK parliamentary select committee claims A&O refused to 'come clean' and is 'dragging its feet' on partner gender pay gap data.

Editor's picks

MISCONDUCT

Law firm wants judge to recuse himself from landmark case

US law firm Labaton Sucharow has reacted to the judge's 'public corruption' claim by demanding he step down.

CLIENT SERVICE

New versus big law in a battle over service quality

The CEO of a prominent Australian newlaw firm criticises biglaw firms for offering bad service.

UK LAW FIRMS

Public listing interest increases among top 100 UK law firms

More top 100 UK law firms are interested in considering a listing on the stock market to raise funds, research says.

ANTITRUST

Judge trumps government by ruling for AT&T in $85 billion antitrust trial

US government & President Trump attempt to stop AT&T bid for Time Warner stopped by federal judge - DoJ to decide whether to appeal.

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.