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Bar claims online court poses risk to barristers
The Bar Council has warned that a proposed online court for small claims could have 'major implications' for the judiciary and training at the bar.
Pillsbury aims to launch in Hong Kong with Clyde partner hire
US firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is in the process of establishing an office in Hong Kong with the hire of Clyde & Co partner and global head of aviation finance Paul Jebely.
Prominent lawyers sign opposition to Brexit
A group of more than 250 lawyers and academics, including former EU judges, QCs and partners from some heavyweight firms, have signed a report that opposes Britain leaving the EU.
Promotions: 14 March
A round-up of promotions from around the globe.
Survey: lawyer earnings second only to doctors in US
A survey by company-rating and recruitment website Glassdoor has shown that lawyers in the US last year had a median base salary of $144,500.
Freshfields makes key appointment for Asia-Pacific
Magic Circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Clifford Chance's Alastair Mordaunt to lead its Hong Kong competition practice.
Cheeky tenants edit lease agreement to include birthday cake
Two mischievous tenants have made a brilliant amendment to their rental agreement, requiring the landlord to give them birthday cake.
Pow! Supreme Court lets Batmobile ruling stand
A Californian custom-car garage owner who had been producing replica modification kits of Batman's iconic vehicle has lost his bid to have a copyright case against him overturned.
Dentons' NextLaw Labs signs legal start-up Apperio
Dentons' technology innovation platform NextLaw Labs has made its second major investment with UK start-up Apperio.
UC Berkeley Law dean on 'indefinite leave of absence' after sexual harassment suit
The dean of University of California Berkeley School of Law has stepped down after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him earlier this week by his executive assistant.
Data loss endangering UK M&A deals
In research conducted by ansarada, a virtual data room provider for M&A deals, 71 per cent of UK executives involved in M&A admitted that their deals have been delayed due to a loss of critica...
Garrigues launches Chilean office
As part of its plans to expand in Latin America, Iberian firm Garrigues has announced a deal to integrate Chilean firm Avendaño Merino.
Asia hires: 9 March
A round up of moves from across Asia.
Government begins search for legal panels worth £410m
The Crown Commercial Service is to launch two legal services panels worth roughly £410m for use by central government and associated public bodies.
Jobs report shows continued losses in US legal industry
Preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of jobs in the US legal sector declined by a seasonally adjusted 1,500 in the month of February.
Regional firm opts for shared ownership
Southwest law firm Stephens Scown is to operate under a John Lewis-style shared-ownership model that will see receptionists receive the same bonus amount as a fee-earning lawyer.
Harvard Law School moves to abandon official shield over slavery links
A committee at Harvard Law School has recommended to the Harvard Corporation that the school's shield - which is modelled on the family crest of an 18th century slaveholder - no longer be...
UK hires: 7 March
A round up of moves from across the UK
Regional outfit bests City giants in Sunday Times employer ranking
The number of law firms featured in this year's Sunday Times'100 Best Companies to Work For' survey has dropped from 10 to eight, with a regional outfit becoming the highest ranking law fi...
Lawyer funds own MH370 investigation
The discovery this week of what might be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 wreckage off Mozambique was the result a US lawyer funding his own independent investigation into its whereabouts.