Latest legal news

Retirement of the conservative libertarian justice may lead to a social and economic change in make-up of US supremen court. | 8yrs

Knights announces IPO pricing ahead of its float on AIM later this month, but as others follow suit its record may be beaten as DWF mulls listing. | 8yrs

The in-house judges at the Securities and Exchange Commission were appointed by staff members rather than by the commission itself. | 8yrs

This week's round up of appointments features a general counsel who has found his way into the c-suite. | 8yrs

Compliance officer compensation 2018 report reveals higher compensation and job satisfaction, especially for those with law degrees. | 8yrs

A legal operations index reveals tech and volume of work rises as budgets stay flat. | 8yrs

Australia's legal profession has reacted to allegations against Salter Gordon that it engaged in controversial practice of paying for injury referrals. | 8yrs

Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements. | 8yrs

A new survey in the US confirms yesterday's UK report that women lawyers face harassment at work. | 8yrs

Despite serious questions hanging over litigation and arbitration decisions in London, Helen Conybeare William urges caution when selecting other jurisdictions. | 8yrs

The representative office will cement links with the firm's clients as well as showcasing Luxembourg. | 8yrs

Bullying and harassment amongst barristers is on the rise, gender given as the most common explanation. | 8yrs

Legal apprenticeship will fill 'huge gap' in legal education market outside of conventional solicitor training contracts. | 8yrs

Regulating cryptocurrencies looks increasingly like settling on crypto as securities, as adviser signals BIS position. | 8yrs

US takes aim at WTO trade disputes, while EU in midnight retaliation against US actions | 8yrs

Cravath is number one in the Prestige ratings while Kasowitz Benson Torres drops out of the list because of a friend in high places. | 8yrs

Deloittes has been awarded alternative business status (ABS) in the UK, completing the pack of 'Big Four' accountancy firms gearing up to compete for legal services in UK. | 8yrs

Despite spending $17 billion, the bank still has five of its biggest cases outstanding and has set aside $2.9 billion for litigation provision in the first quarter. | 8yrs

The chair of a UK parliamentary select committee claims A&O refused to 'come clean' and is 'dragging its feet' on partner gender pay gap data. | 8yrs