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Taxi company Uber has lost its third case in three years as the Court of Appeal criticises its 'complex and artificial' employment contractual arrangements but it will appeal the decision. | 7yrs

With a 31% annual increase, supply of capital is far outstripping demand as litigation funders increasingly look to arbitration to deploy funds. | 7yrs

The boss's daughter takes a top legal slot, but all above board. | 7yrs

Malaysian prosecutors files charges against Goldman Sachs and two bankers, seeks fines of over $3 billion. | 7yrs

In US and UK, changes at organisations and law firms to support graduate entrants reflect new dynamics in the legal profession. | 7yrs

No need to call me 'learned' says English court appeal judge in call for clear communication in appeals. | 7yrs

Offices of two lawyers working for Kim & Chang, South Korea's largest firm, over delay of court ruling in Japanese forced labour case. | 7yrs

In maritime dispute, firm action will be taken to protect territory and sovereignty if Malaysian vessels continue to intrude, says Singapore. | 7yrs

Lack of knowledge is leaving in-house counsel and their companies dangerously exposed and risking negligence, warns insurance chief. | 7yrs

Argentina court sentences two executives to prison, but victims' lawyer suggests Ford company had direct control and criminal culpability. | 7yrs

Among the new appointments this week, a law practice chairman takes an unexpected journey with Tesla. | 7yrs

Survey says almost half of law firms plan to expand their legal rteams in the next 6 months, with litigation topping priorities. | 7yrs

Compensation for victims to be raised and fines increased, as China set to amend legislation to protect IP and punish offenders. | 7yrs

ECJ may say Britain need not divorce but Brexit could learn from speedy divorce pilot, while law society worries about weaponization potential. | 7yrs

Firm previously eliminated mandatory arbitration for associates, former associates, as a student-led group continues pushing for changes. | 7yrs

Scots legal profession seems to be getting the memo on work/life balance and gender equality, but survey reveals some mixed results. | 7yrs

New conveyancing system takes effect in Ireland from new year's day 2019, offering streamlined and transparent process. | 7yrs

Images are especially potent when they are familiar to us. Images of 'good' and 'bad' pack a punch because they form the bedrock of what we expect to happen | 7yrs

After much mulling over new Swiss blockchain legislation, finance minister says current laws can be adapted. | 7yrs