Ben Rigby
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IBA urges member states to protect ICC following US sanctions
Sanctions are a ‘dark day for international justice and global rule of law’, IBA officials say
Visa and Mastercard face £700m class action over post-Brexit fees
Latest claim against card schemes relates to alleged overcharges on payments made with cards issued in the EEA
Black lawyers face gaps at senior levels as profession marks Black History Month
Black solicitors hold just 1% of partner roles at the largest law firms in England and Wales, while Black barristers account for 1.2% of KCs, according to figures highlighted by the profession’s repre...
Law firm leaders warn against AI arms race as focus shifts to adoption
Senior figures at IBA Annual Conference say getting lawyers to embrace AI is more important than racing to develop the latest technology
IBA Daily News: UK lawyers promote international business and rule of law at IBA conference
Delegation of senior lawyers joined representatives from professional bodies to underscore the vital role of English law in international business at the IBA's annual conference, taking place this wee...
Law firms must be ready for AI-empowered clients, warns Richard Susskind
Leading legal futurist tells IBA Annual Conference that law firms risk missing the bigger picture by focusing on AI-driven productivity gains rather than preparing for a fundamental transformation in...
'A natural next step': RPC marks US debut with New York launch
Insurance partner hire Scott Schechter joins from national US firm Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan to lead new office
WilmerHale restocks London disputes bench with double partner hire
Jeremy Kosky joins from Clifford Chance to head London disputes practice as arbitration partner Charlie Lightfoot moves over from Cooley following earlier exits
Denmark welcomes IBA annual conference as Greenland takes centre stage at opening ceremony
This year's conference, held in Copenhagen and attended by more than 6,000 delegates, kicked off yesterday with a ceremony focused on the rule of law
Relationship-building and human insight remain paramount in the age of AI – report
While the legal profession races to embrace the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of AI, it has struggled to reconcile them with adverse impacts on business development, particularly for junior lawy...