Legal news

UK regulator wants big 4 audit separation

CMA says legislation needed to address vulnerability of the industry to a big 4 loss, inadequate choice and competition, but no structural split…yet.

• CRYPTOASSETS

  

  Terminological confusion impeding crypto regulation

  Lack of standard terminology for cryptoassets hampers global regulatory response says a new Cambridge University report.

• LEGAL TRAINING

  

  Law Society gets in on the act

  Law Society of Ireland offers free global online course in arts entertainment and media law, forging mutual understanding.

• DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  

  Clifford Chance Paris trio form partnership

  A trio from Clifford Chance have launched their own firm, flagging freedom from conflict of interests associated with larger firms.

• DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  

  Deadline approaches for new Commonwealth disputes study

  Two weeks until deadline for participation in new Commonwealth study examining challenges faced by member countries in settling commercial disputes.

Editor's picks

CLASS ACTION

Data privacy next wave in class action spending

In-house survey reveals class action defence more complicated more expensive than ever, highlights data privacy as next spending wave.

MEDIA

TV channel sets its day in court

Court TV unveils launch date and programming plans promising “gavel-to-gavel” live coverage of America's most fascinating trials all day.

MERGER

IP battle creates $1.6 billion legal giant

IPH wins battle to acquire Xenith Group after QANTM declines to make counter-offer, as Xenith chair highlights diversity in brand culture.

SOCIAL MOBILITY

Law firm extends social reach

Slaughter and May and upReach partner to launch legal sector access programme as firm builds on pioneering work in social mobility.

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.