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Doughty Street chambers mourn human rights campaigner
Sir Louis Blom-Cooper has died aged 92.
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.
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.
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.
US threatens sanctions against 'illegitimate' ICC
US national security adviser John Bolton slams ICC over Afghanistan report, IBA gives angry response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More experienced the woman lawyer, greater the dissatisfaction
Many experienced women lawyers are saying 'forget it' according to forthcoming ABA survey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.