Latest legal news

A new initiative to drive partnership between legal professionals in the UK and Nigeria announced by PM Theresa May on visit to Lagos. | 8yrs

Italian fashion house Etro has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the brand 'has long concealed a dark and malevolent secret.' | 8yrs

Manhattan lawyer charged at the Equinox club on Wall Street, the club for the rich and famous faces a number of sex-related lawsuits. | 8yrs

Amongst this week's changes is one that was not the most closely guarded secret as oil giant confirms new general counsel. | 8yrs

AAA introduces alternative fee arrangements for arbitrators option aimed at helping to control arbitration costs for corporate counsel and others. | 8yrs

Legaltech company on road to expansion as market grows for services aimed at tracking and controlling corporate legal expenditure. | 8yrs

20 environmental and civil liberties groups join foceces to protest against companies using lawsuits they say are aimed at silencing critics. | 8yrs

Because or in spite of? Blueprints for 3D-printed guns temporarily blocked by a Seattle judge have been put online for sale. | 8yrs

UK immigration lawyer who 'wrongly claimed' £800,000 struck off, medical evidence mitigation not 'exceptional.' | 8yrs

People who have been to prison are 10 times more likely to be homeless, according to a new report citing a 'public safety crisis'. | 8yrs

The European Court of Human Rights has received a fourth complaint relating to detention and prosecution of Ukrainian citizens. | 8yrs

The Miranda Alliance has announced that it has joined the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC) as its first African organization. | 8yrs

Data breach complaints more than doubled year-on-year, with financial services sector receiving over 10% of all complaints. | 8yrs

Culture, structure and inclusiveness are key to starting a pro bono programme in a new office, say Jenner & Block lawyers Andrew Vail, Christian Tuddenham and Victoria Fitzpatrick. | 8yrs

Firms given the go ahead to combine Singapore offices, while DWF launches Singapore corporate insurance practice. | 8yrs

A children's charity has called for the mandatory provision of independent advocates for children. | 8yrs

Days after a young Afghan was denied asylum because he did not 'act' or 'dress' like a homosexual, another man judged as acting 'too girlish.' | 8yrs

Eager lawyers and other professional firms to stand down as reports indicate financial, legal and regulatory worries are halting IPO. | 8yrs

Johnson & Johnson is not backing down after judge affirms recent verdict, claimant's lawyers ask firm to take responsibility. | 8yrs