Latest legal news

Judges benefit from political spat as Brazil's outgoing president gives significant pay rise to judges in snub to successor. | 7yrs

In call to investigate crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over death of Saudi journalist, Human Rights Watch turns to Argentine constitution. | 7yrs

International law firm Ashurst has introduced a new domestic and family violence policy. | 7yrs

Lawyer representing JD.com founder Richard Liu accuses Reuters of being 'one-sided,' and states he is innocent but staying silent. | 7yrs

With Ireland at the tipping point of both Brexit and the digital economy, employment lawyers needed to tackle raft of transformational issues. | 7yrs

Agribusiness remains a stable source of work for law firms across the Prairies, but the profession is also adapting for the future. | 7yrs

Bar Council of England and Wales scheme and new app to be accepted at five additional courts as part of professional court user entry scheme. | 7yrs

Survey of new partners shows that despite law firms increasing training, they remain non-plussed about advances in career and compensation. | 7yrs

Dismissal of appeal states 8th Circuit court won't consider attorneys' fees denial in case involving SeaWorld worker pensions. | 7yrs

The University of Law, one of the UK's longest established specialist providers of legal education, to open in Hong Kong by spring 2019. | 7yrs

UK judges will be open to accusations of being 'unpatriotic' when they follow European law post-Brexit, according to UK's ECJ judge. | 7yrs

Following ECJ ruling, Poland is taking steps to reinstate the 27 Supreme Court judges forced to retire under controversial judicial reforms. | 7yrs

Gig workers face human rights legal challenge over workers' rights. | 7yrs

General counsel should maybe be wary, as AAA publishes white paper to flag myths surrounding a growing trend. | 7yrs

Chinese insurance firm appoints general counsel to build international profile. | 7yrs

81% of whistleblowers find negative impacts as a result of whistleblowing faccording to new Australian research. | 7yrs

Peart Commission Report gives 30 recommendations to improve access, innovation and streamline solicitor education. | 7yrs

Linklaters is piloting a new development programme to support talented black, asian and minority ethnic staff. | 7yrs

The US Federal Reserve has fined French bank Societe Generale USD $81.3 million for violating US sanctions against Cuba. | 7yrs