Dr David Cowan
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Ireland's an influencer but FTC an EPIC fail
Ireland can be critical influencer' in regulating social media, but FTC should not be regulating privacy in US, says EPIC chief in Dublin speech.
Judge complains about 'rambling, waffling and warbling' in court
No need to call me 'learned' says English court appeal judge in call for clear communication in appeals.
Litigation to grow, but skills shortage worries US firms
Survey says almost half of law firms plan to expand their legal rteams in the next 6 months, with litigation topping priorities.
Ireland to shake up property conveyancing
New conveyancing system takes effect in Ireland from new year's day 2019, offering streamlined and transparent process.
Not just another brick in the wall
New generation law firm WALLESS plans to break convention with focus on openness and trust.
Boom times for Ireland's legal profession
...but it's not all about brexit
Employment lawyers at the heart of colliding forces in the workplace
With Ireland at the tipping point of both Brexit and the digital economy, employment lawyers needed to tackle raft of transformational issues.
Agribusiness bales law firms in Canadian prairies
Agribusiness remains a stable source of work for law firms across the Prairies, but the profession is also adapting for the future.
Law Society of Ireland launches vision for future training
Peart Commission Report gives 30 recommendations to improve access, innovation and streamline solicitor education.
Japan takes another step towards figuring out crypto regulation
Bank of Japan's fintech study group latest discussion signals direction for crypto regulation, assesses money and claims for payment comparisons.
Leading Irish lawyers attack UK on human rights and Brexit
Lack of progress on human rights after Brexit say leading Irish lawyers, and UK lacks awareness of the difficulties ahead.
Two attacks on blasphemy see laws being dismantled
The people vote in Ireland and top court rules in Pakistan as blasphmey laws undermined, while many jusrisdictions mantain punishment.
South Korea supreme court overturns ruling on conscientious objection
Supreme Court rules that religious and conscientious beliefs are to be considered 'valid' reasons for refusing the military service mandate.
UK justice week kicks off with a bang...and a crash
A wing and a prayer with a creaking system and reduced justice budget, followed by prayer and discussion at the profession's Temple Church.
'Steady as she goes' as Canada regulates Cannabis in the workplace
Canada restricts cannabis in reference to the workplace, as Transport Canada first off the block with 'reminder' to the maritime industry.
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
IMO rolls out maritime emissions regulatory toolkits
To enhance regulatory strategies and address both ships and ports, the IMO offers toolkits to build effective strategies for national regulation.
Centuries old in law, but are bills of lading keeping up?
Global law firm teams up with commercial body to assess if a centuries-old legal contract is keeping up with rapid technological change.
Scottish justice Committee backs alternatives to court
Committee says alternatives are often better use of time and money and calls on lawyers to offer more information.
Firms face threat of legal action over Ostroleka C coal power project
As Poland prepares for major climate conference, shareholders vote on project while lawyer activists threaten legal action.