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As general counsel seek to raise status internally, why not go to the top instead? Two lawyers have taken the high road. | 8yrs

The Serbian Bar Association and the Bar Association of Belgrade begin week-long strike after the killing of prominent criminal defence lawyer. | 8yrs

Canadian case puts cyberscammer on the spot, ordering a Montreal businessman to pay a fine in cryptocurrency or go straight to jail. | 8yrs

The State Bar of California to set up task force to study allowing non-lawyers to invest in and own law firms, proposals expected in 2019. | 8yrs

International firms can use new laws to establish an offshore domicile and thereby bypass sanctions. | 8yrs

Give-away 'knock-off' merchandise based on popular Love Island TV show leads expert to raise questions of infringement and passing off. | 8yrs

Dubai consortium launches plans for the world's first 'Court of the Blockchain.' | 8yrs

A convicted ex-Dentons associate who brought two bottles of wine to partner meeting for extortion purposes now faces disciplinary charges. | 8yrs

The German government is worried about China's acquisition of its robotics and tech expertise and plans to use a 2017 law for first time to veto a bid. | 8yrs

IP Australia is concerned consumer costs outweigh benefits after public consultation, saying balance difficult to achieve. | 8yrs

The NSW bar association warns against criminalising 'honest consent' and makes allowances for stupidity and negiligence. | 8yrs

A new global fintech offering is aiming to transform the legal sector's handling of client money. | 8yrs

The president of the Law Society of England and Wales has called for restoration of state funding as part of government LAPSO review. | 8yrs

Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars. | 8yrs

The High Court tells defendant to bear the consequences of market risk as lawyers question interpretation of 'reasonable endeavours.' | 8yrs

When Facebook is to lose its top lawyer, it seems natural to post the announcement on his social page, even if he only has 601 followers. | 8yrs

Those taking flight this week include a ggeneral counsel working on putting a human on Mars and another more down to earth working on Heathrow's expansion. | 8yrs

Allegations of S&M, sadism and masochism, relationship and abuse at work led to the resignation of a lawyer, a non-disclosure agreement and violation of terms claims. | 8yrs

Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research. | 8yrs