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Legal professionals are increasingly victims of violence and threats says Scot's Law Society, proposes recommendations. | 8yrs

China's president and vice-premier tell AI experts collaboration needed on the ethical and legal aspects of AI and intellectual property. | 8yrs

A number of incidents involving BMW cars catching fire has led to government action on changing the rules of class action in South Korea. | 8yrs

Music producer working with singer Sarah Brightman waits on Der Bundesgerichtshof as the court seeks input on interpretation issues. | 8yrs

Following competition study, the UK bar confident as it launches consultation on transparency draft rules. | 8yrs

Confusion has emerged over different English versions of Panmunjom Declaration submitted to UN. | 8yrs

The UK firm has acquired Liverpool firm EAD in bid to attain market-leading position, expects more deals to come. | 8yrs

The sanctity of state borders, a cornerstone of public international law, is coming under increasing scrutiny as foes strive for a land deal. | 8yrs

Ashurst strengthens alternative legal services capability in APAC with global delivery centre launch in Brisbane. | 8yrs

The Charlotte Law School has reached agreement with former students in a $2.7m settlement proposal. | 8yrs

General counsel causes a ripple at an awkward time as she heads out the door, while another returns to her roots. | 8yrs

Wealth fund undertaking greater scrutiny of sustainability and ocean pollution impacts of corporates in which they invest | 8yrs

A diversity and inclusion index tracking over 7,000 companies worldwide shows European companies top the list as the most diverse companies. | 8yrs

Oxford University study highlights the need to control risks as legal departments find there is rising profile internally. | 8yrs

The Law Society of England and Wales has backed a new free education resource aimed at future lawyers. | 8yrs

Matisse's heirs claim painting was stolen in the wake of second world war, but appeal court upholds 2017 ruling. | 8yrs

Employment and labour specialists expands network with a foothold in Brussels with Reliance tie-up. | 8yrs

US national security adviser John Bolton slams ICC over Afghanistan report, IBA gives angry response. | 8yrs

ABA calls on firms to pledge to tackle lawyer mental-health and substance-use issues. | 8yrs