Latest legal news

Historic civil rights settlement reached with Facebook following anti-discrimination legal actions, as tech giant 'takes concerns seriously.' | 7yrs

Firm to expand London footprint in state-of-the-art development move to 100 Liverpool Street early 2021 in aim to facilitate continued growth. | 7yrs

SAL to launch a 'first-of-its-kind' co-working space at new State Courts Towers to future-proof firms and offer affordable services. | 7yrs

Al Otaiba & Hamdan Budebes and Banks Legal are partnering to launch a new legal practice in search of foreign investment. | 7yrs

Latest arrival welcomed from Squire Patton Boggs, with more new arrivals to come, as firm turns up the heat on its London ambitions. | 7yrs

With attorneys 'more likely' to turn to substance abuse, director to focus on lawyer, staff emotional health as firm launches ML Well programme. | 7yrs

Legaltech gets a boost as Legalstart raises between 15 and 20 million euros, which firms says is the largest investment in France to date. | 7yrs

Despite political uncertainty UK law firms have added 307 partners, but is it an increase or a correction? | 7yrs

Nasrin Sotoudeh, who defended Iranian women who removed their hijabs, tried in absentia. | 7yrs

WIPO reports cybersquatting cases grew by 12 per cent to reach a new record in 2018, director general calls for added vigilance. | 7yrs

As landmarks 'go green' for St Patrick's Day, Ireland 's legal community heads to DC in campaign mode with ambition to reap a Brexit dividend. | 7yrs

The country may be accused of promoting fake news, but lawmakers are rolling out legislation on fake news and digital rights. | 7yrs

US$1.5 trillion of inbound investment into China projected over next 10 years as new foreign investment law kicks in, says Linklaters research. | 7yrs

Dechert lawyers don't need to wait until tomorrow's casual Friday to look this good. | 7yrs

Women now comprise 20 per cent of the firm's partnership. | 7yrs

Kirkland & Ellis announces its expansion in Europe with the launch of an office in Paris, bringing in talent from Linklaters. | 7yrs

China's promise strengthens lukewarm drafting with a new foreign investment law due to be passed later this week. | 7yrs

Independent panel of experts calls for UK competition rules to be updated for the digital age. | 7yrs

Among this week's new appointments, general counsel books herself the prize legal seat at Ticketmaster. | 7yrs