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Arbitrators offer two new routes to resolve disputes at lower costs, cites high levels of satisfaction among general counsel. | 8yrs

Hearst appoints a dynamic duo to co-lead legal function with new team promotions, while Arizona's Benchmark Electronics leave it to Beaver. | 8yrs

Well-known Canadian lawyer is arrested and reported to law society, but a professor says allegations touch on larger ethical debates. | 8yrs

UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015 is to be reviewed to ensure legislation keeps in step with this evolving crime, lawyer highlights farming sector. | 8yrs

EY expands global legal managed services offering with acquisition of Riverview Law. | 8yrs

Bonuses for Australian lawyers in larger firms go as high as 20 per cent of the base remuneration package for senior associates, report says. | 8yrs

Many experienced women lawyers are saying 'forget it' according to forthcoming ABA survey. | 8yrs

San Marino appoints lawyers as republic joins other smaller jurisdictions looking to position themselves as a global blockchain haven. | 8yrs

The future of the law business looks bright, as Baker McKenzie announces record revenues and a major programme for clients. | 8yrs

Covington and Debevoise brought in by CBS to lead investigation into allegations against ceo for sexual harassment. | 8yrs

Regulator offers a range of rules for public comment by various stakeholders, government ambition for an Asian 'silicon valley.' | 8yrs

Apple ordered to pay $145M in damages for patent infringement, but agrees to settle long-running battle with Samsung. | 8yrs

Deloitte launches foreign practice, considers local practice, follows PwC, while EY takes another step to make it in the city-state. | 8yrs

Legal volumes shipped to Kenya, as UK government legal department takes up online subscriptions. | 8yrs

A first cohort signs up for new blockchain-based platform for smart contracts due to launch in October. | 8yrs

The regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales invites input on when firms should report potential wrongdoing. | 8yrs

Top management at O'Melveny & Myers and Allen & Overy in London talks as reports surface of 'due diligence' phase. | 8yrs

Two high-powered women general counsel take a step up, while some retirees choose new pursuits. | 8yrs

Companies fighting against China to protect intellectual property will not be cheered by comments from Chinese entrepreneur. | 8yrs