Latest legal news

President Trump is considering a 'brand new order' on immigration after his travel ban was stopped in its tracks in court. | 9yrs

The FBI has revealed that a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has been arrested while trying to sell a copy of a sealed whistleblower complaint to a company under federal investigation - using a fake name and wearing a wig. | 9yrs

The first day of a trial looking into Michael Jackon's tax debts took a novel turn when US Tax Court Judge Mark Holmes turned to the rap at the end of his hit Thriller. | 9yrs

Baker Botts has announced that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed the investigation into the Angolan operations of Cobalt International Energy, Inc. without any action. | 9yrs

Baker McKenzie announces a global innovation drive and new technology that looks to import 'design thinking' into how it delivers legal services by utilising machine learning. | 9yrs

PH Chik has joined Ashurst as a partner in its corporate practice, based in Hong Kong. | 9yrs

The Official Secrets Acts are being independently reviewed to ensure that the law is keeping pace with the challenges of the 21st century. | 9yrs

Pinsent Masons boosts its corporate team with the appointment of corporate partner and private equity specialist, Kieran Toal. | 9yrs

Baker & Partners has launched Jersey's first practitioner text dedicated exclusively to trust litigation in Jersey's courts. | 9yrs

The Law Society of Ireland is recruiting a Representation and Member Services Manager for a nine-month contract. | 9yrs

Two of the world's largest law firms are set to shut up shop in Qatar. | 9yrs

New global general counsel Eric Nitcher has launched the first review of the oil major's roster of legal advisors since 2014. | 9yrs

A lawsuit has been launched against RD Legal Funding, LLC, two related entities, and Roni Dersovitz, the companies' founder and owner, for allegedly scamming 9/11 heroes out of money. | 9yrs

Bowmans represented and advised Standard Bank and Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited in connection with a senior secured US$30 million multi-currency term, revolving and overdraft financing made available to eco-tourism company Wilderness Holdings Limited | 9yrs

Banking Law specialists Ferrer-Bonsoms has appointed the PRESSCODE agency for its communication consulting services. | 9yrs

Securities class actions in the United States rose to their highest level in 20 years and filings targeting European issuers reached record numbers. | 9yrs

International law firm Fieldfisher has expanded its Chinese presence with the opening of an office in Shanghai. This is the second Fieldfisher office in China following its launch in Beijing in November 2016. | 9yrs

General counsel at companies in Europe are making less and being given less managerial responsibilities than their colleagues across the Atlantic. | 9yrs

A weekly round-up of moves from around the globe. | 9yrs