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A 'groundbreaking factory level research report' by the ILO details gender-based violence in Walmart's Asian garment supply chain. | 8yrs

In this month's Bookshelf, The Global Legal Post's Editor-At-Large, Dr David Cowan, picks three topical books on hate, China and the US. | 8yrs

Technology to address environmental issues and emissions ranks above blockchain as driver of change in shipping, law firm survey says. | 8yrs

Fewer M&A deals are being litigated by shareholders, while merger objection cases have shifted from state to federal courts. | 8yrs

Tech giant's CEO says EU ignored the competitive landscape and facts, but EU also has ear of the US regulator. | 8yrs

Inaugural ACC Global Compensation Report reveals women fall short at highest levels, while outside experience leads to higher total pay | 8yrs

UAE is joined by Qatar, China, Argentina and Malaysia in the top five most challenging countries for companies to manage compliance. | 8yrs

Two academics have authored a report warning of intentional misleading by use of disclaimers, and call for less boilerplate legal language. | 8yrs

This week's round-up finds NFL team Carolina Panthers and the ITV network looking for new general counsel, while others source internally. | 8yrs

Pro bono hours have increased, especially in large law firms, according to new report. | 8yrs

Alternative business structure licences to be granted to legal executives, opening up regulatory competition, more diverse opportunities. | 8yrs

In a swift move initiated last month, Ince & Co has cut 32 staff and is to sublet office space as it implements 'agile working.' | 8yrs

The new system is part of a drive to modernise the Saudi legal system, aimed at enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign investors. | 8yrs

As the World Cup comes home from Russia, France closes office in Moscow following 'illegal arrest' of funds and blocking of French law. | 8yrs

Three instances of 'gross Incompetence,' sexual misconduct and assault tarnish reputation of the legal profession from courts to the law school. | 8yrs

The Law Society has set up the first of three evidence sessions to explore the use of algorithms in UK. | 8yrs

AT&T announces acquisition of AlienVault, a developer of commercial and open source solutions to manage cyberattacks. | 8yrs

Following failed Samsung proxy fight leading to huge corruption probe, activist investor Elliott wants $770m in damages. | 8yrs

Seal Software bolsters its content analytics AI solutions by acquiring Apogee Legal | 8yrs