Legal news

Alston & Bird flies into London

Firm opens London office adding seven new attorneys, including three partners, in finance and payments, other hires planned.

• DIVERSITY

  

  Eversheds sets new BAME targets

  Eversheds Sutherland (International) targets increased ethnic diversity, and aims to double number of BAME partners by 2025.

• PRO BONO

  

  Dentons celebrates anniversary with '50 for 50' CSR Challenge

  Dentons innovative CSR project commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.

• ACCESS TO JUSTICE

  

  Report sets agenda for technology to unlock justice for all

  Technology has the potential to unlock justice for all, according to a new report launched by the Law Society of England and Wales. However, the law society stresses it is by no means a 'silver bullet'.

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  

  Global IP industry on the eve of a 'digital revolution'

  'New IP' initiative launched by CPA Global urges innovators and lawyers in the Intellectual Property industry to make 2020s the decade of digital transformation.

Editor's picks

ARBITRATION

Report condemns "unchecked power" in arbitration

Over 80 percent of private-sector US employees will be forced into arbitration with their employers by 2024, a new report predicts.

CORPORATE CRIME

US corporate crime yields $100 billion

Report on bipartisan corporate crime-fighting by US states has yielded over $100 billion in company payouts, with bankers topping the list.

INNOVATION

Pinsent Masons in double innovation

Launch of two innovative programmes sees inclusive decision-making and virtual internships move up the agenda at Pinsent Masons.

DEPARTURES

Clydes loses insurance team

Another team walks at Clydes as eight partners set their heart on own practice in San Francisco.

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

WORLD LEGAL SUMMIT

Updated: Summit meeting welcomes Ireland's 'AI moment'

The World Legal Summit Dublin to be held August 1, 2019, now with additional sponsorship from Bar of Ireland.

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.