Dr David Cowan

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Doughty Street chambers mourn human rights campaigner

Sir Louis Blom-Cooper has died aged 92.

21 Sep 2018

Parisian law firm creates digital transformation brand

After nearly 100 years in business, law firm is rewriting the rules with a new team dedicated to digital transformation called Gide 255.

20 Sep 2018

UK bumbling along in the crypto wild west as lawmakers want high noon

UK treasury committee calls for an end to the 'wild west' crypto markets and wants regulations to protect investors.

19 Sep 2018

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.

18 Sep 2018

US threatens sanctions against 'illegitimate' ICC

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

11 Sep 2018

Swiss law firm licenced to set up ABS in London

LALIVE is looking to capitalise on new arbitration business in London and bring in academics with public international law expertise.

5 Sep 2018

Riyadh to host first Saudi Law Conference end of month

Justice minister to host legal profession as legislative changes take place in context of Vision 2030, Aramco's IPO, Yemen and Qatar.

3 Sep 2018

Financial regulators told to set bar on climate disclosure

NGOs prompt International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to make a global shift on climate risk reporting by corporates.

22 Aug 2018

UK city firms virtually heading to Ireland ahead of Brexit

Law society figures reveal a 'tsunami' of registrations but not an invasion, as UK firms have a virtual rather than real presence.

21 Aug 2018

US judge sends 'hopelessly ambiguous' contract to London arbitration

An international shipping contract cries out for clarity as US judge tosses dispute over to London court.

10 Aug 2018

More experienced the woman lawyer, greater the dissatisfaction

Many experienced women lawyers are saying 'forget it' according to forthcoming ABA survey.

7 Aug 2018

Sound of one hand clapping as G20 fails to deliver on crypto

Regulators failed to produce guidance at a G20 meeting which ended up becoming a meeting about a meeting.

25 Jul 2018

ILO highlights 'daily reality' of gender violence in Walmart supply chain

A 'groundbreaking factory level research report' by the ILO details gender-based violence in Walmart's Asian garment supply chain.

20 Jul 2018

Confronting hate, understanding China and recalling the US Constitution

In this month's Bookshelf, The Global Legal Post's Editor-At-Large, Dr David Cowan, picks three topical books on hate, China and the US.

19 Jul 2018

Shipping industry puts environmental preparedness before blockchain

Technology to address environmental issues and emissions ranks above blockchain as driver of change in shipping, law firm survey says.

19 Jul 2018

Google to appeal record $5.1 billion antitrust fine, but may face US probe

Tech giant's CEO says EU ignored the competitive landscape and facts, but EU also has ear of the US regulator.

19 Jul 2018

Saudi Arabia to launch new bankruptcy law next month

The new system is part of a drive to modernise the Saudi legal system, aimed at enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign investors.

17 Jul 2018

Law Society seeks solution to use of algorithms in UK justice system

The Law Society has set up the first of three evidence sessions to explore the use of algorithms in UK.

16 Jul 2018

Yale Law's millennials and gen-X lead attack on one of their own

Ill-tempered letter attacks law school's SCOTUS 'endorsement,' a litany of views suggest 'people will die' if Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed.

13 Jul 2018

Goldman Sachs, Prysmian and others to take cartel appeal to ECJ

Losing appeal against cartel to go to ECJ, cases highlights need to minimise unnecessary competition law risks says expert.

13 Jul 2018