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The CAP doesn't fit as UK launches interim report on farming regulation
Farming set for biggest legal shake-up in decades as common agricultural policy (CAP) requirements to end.
Law firms dominate social mobility ranking, but lose out on the top spot
Law firms make up a third of UK social mobility employer index, but MoJ tops legal list and KPMG gets the top spot.
Legal talent targeted as law and psychology meet in a £3m deal
As the legal landscape continues to evolve, a legal services group and business psychologists have teamed up to target the legal talent market.
Hogan Lovells seals Saudi alliance after two-year search
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and reforming crown prince MBS attracting firms to the kingdom, as Hogan Lovells forges partnership.
Scotus justice Kennedy to retire, may reshape social and economic agenda
Retirement of the conservative libertarian justice may lead to a social and economic change in make-up of US supremen court.
Cryptocurrencies should be regulated like securities, says BIS adviser
Regulating cryptocurrencies looks increasingly like settling on crypto as securities, as adviser signals BIS position.
GDPR and Sapin II laws strengthen role of legal departments in France
A survey reveals the rising status for legal departments as French companies come to terms with new law and regulation.
Qatar taking UAE to ICJ with accusations of racial discrimination
With a year-long blockade still in place, Qatar fights back at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Christian Louboutin declares European Court victory in red soles dispute
CJEU decides in Christian Louboutin 'red soles' dispute mark not a shape as it sought only to protect colour on a specific product part.
Regulatory concerns remain as net neutrality ends in the US today
The FCC decision to roll back Obama-era net neutrality rules takes effect today, raising concerns that a swamped FTC is unable to police the new regime.
UK announces new marine protections and warns G7 on plastics pollution
UK uses World Oceans Day to announce new marine prohibitions as PM Theresa May calls for innovation to solve plastics pollution.
Spain's draft crypto regulation could stall amidst political uncertainty
Political uncertainty in Spain overshadows unanimous support by Congress for cryptocurrencies, Malta may usurp market.
Shipping industry fights back on over-zealous eco-regulations
Major shipping companies complain they are legislative guinea-pigs unfairly targeted for over-zealous eco-regulations.
Saudi Interior Ministry to launch the anti-harassment system within days
The Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry is planning to roll out a new anti-harassment system as soon as this week.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Law and the military-technology complex
In this month's Bookshelf, The Global Legal Post's Editor-At-Large, Dr David Cowan, picks three books on cybercrime, robots and remote warfare, echoing concerns of a new military-t...
Corporate counsel need to get a seat at the table
The Global Legal Post attended the 2018 ACC Europe Annual Conference in Paris and heard a profession reflecting deeply on its role and pressing needs for the future.
Legal issues highlighted as Chinese consumers hold companies to higher standards
Reputational issues are now top of the agenda for Chinese companies as research reveals the impact of scandals, regulations, sovereignty and corporate governance.
Internet platforms need to tackle anonymity to protect freedom of speech
Former judge warns of individuals and governments hiding behind anonymity protocols, and the danger of over-blocking content.
Vietnam next big IP challenge as China protects its own high end market
On the eve of the Luxury Law Summit, a former Sony executive warns of challenges coming from the Vietnam market.