Legal news

Scottish survey highlights violence against legal professionals

Legal professionals are increasingly victims of violence and threats says Scot's Law Society, proposes recommendations.

• ARBITRATION

  

  Maritime industry and government promote UAE's new Arbitration Law

  The UAE maritime sector has teamed up with the government to promote the emirates as am arbitration destination.

• LEGISLATION

  

  Law Society flags concerns over UK anti-terror legislation

  Solicitor's body shares their concerns over UK anti-terror legislation, calls for more oversight to protect confidentiality rights.

• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

  

  China calls for global collaboraton on AI ethics and law

  China's president and vice-premier tell AI experts collaboration needed on the ethical and legal aspects of AI and intellectual property.

• CLASS ACTION

  

  Korea to expand class action lawsuit system after BMW fires

  A number of incidents involving BMW cars catching fire has led to government action on changing the rules of class action in South Korea.

Editor's picks

COPYRIGHT

German court delays YouTube intellectual property case

Music producer working with singer Sarah Brightman waits on Der Bundesgerichtshof as the court seeks input on interpretation issues.

INVESTMENT

Norway's $1 trillion fund sets stricter environmental guidelines

Wealth fund undertaking greater scrutiny of sustainability and ocean pollution impacts of corporates in which they invest

IN-HOUSE STUDY

Oxford study highlights in-house counsel role in Germany

Oxford University study highlights the need to control risks as legal departments find there is rising profile internally.

WAR CRIMES

US threatens sanctions against 'illegitimate' ICC

US national security adviser John Bolton slams ICC over Afghanistan report, IBA gives angry response.

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.