Latest legal news

A draft code by British regulators outlining a 'three-strikes' plan against illegal file-sharers has been welcomed by anti-piracy campaigners. | 14yrs

A former assistant general counsel is to avoid a criminal trial for creating a false reinsurance transaction after a US federal judge approved a deferred prosecution deal. | 14yrs

UK law firms could boost the number of paralegals employed by as much as 18 per cent over the next five years, according to a survey published today. | 14yrs

A California court has banned sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 device while it considers a patent infringement claim from technology giant Apple. | 14yrs

Citibank already launching action against one oil and gas lawyer | 14yrs

Only around 8 per cent of 2011 US law graduates found jobs at firms with more than 250 lawyers, according to figures released this week. | 14yrs

A Boston law firm has posted a job advertisement on the city's law school career website offering $10,000 per year for a full-time associate. | 14yrs

A Florida judge who was criticised for his excessive tardiness and inappropriate religious comments has agreed to write a letter of apology to the public and the legal community. | 14yrs

Colourful language will be met with a $20 fine in the Massachusetts town of Middleborough, as residents voted to pass an ordinance on a swearing penalty. | 14yrs

UK judges are to undertake 'social awareness training' in an attempt to make sure they are not out of touch with the public. | 14yrs

The Georgia Department of Transportation battles white supremacists over litter | 14yrs

In an attempt to look as much as possible like someone who has forgotten a relative's birthday and dashed out to pick up a gift voucher, New York-based firm Skadden has revealed it is to allow partners to make 'gifts' to high-performing associates. | 14yrs

Schoenherr advises Perform | 14yrs

The London office of New York-headquartered law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges advised pro bono client Scope - one of the UK's most recognised charities - on the first issuance under its £20m bond programme. | 14yrs

Anglo-US Global law firm DLA Piper acted on the UK's first initial public offering of a software company, advising Sheffield and California-headquartered WANdisco on its fundraising on London's AIM market. | 14yrs

International law firm Norton Rose advised global investment group VTB capital on a lending facility to finance the largest solar power plant in Europe in a project that will double Ukraine's solar capacity. | 14yrs

August & Debouzy advises Costco France | 14yrs

HMV Group instructs Simmons & Simmons | 14yrs

Simmons & Simmons advises Chinatex | 14yrs