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Data breaches higher than EU figures suggest
Over 59,000 personal data breaches reported across Europe since introduction of gdpr as EU starts to flex muscles with fines, says survey.
KPMG in French 'coup'
President of biggest law firm in France Fidal accuses KPMG of 'coup' against the profession after 130 lawyers decamp to accounting giant.
Freshfields intensifies moves in dispute resolution and arbitration
Freshfields appoints new global and London heads of dispute resolution, and appoints first US head of international arbitration.
A&O launches training contract in Belfast
New contract gives flexibility and offers graduates compelling prospects say A&O training leaders.
Kirkland, Latham get an energy boost
New energy partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins add new M&A specialist partner, as firms expand energy practices.
Law clients behaving badly
Price-driven client consumerist behaviours are undermining lawyer integrity and compromising service delivery, claims research paper.
Cooley expands into continental Europe
Opening of Brussels office solves some post-Brexit uncertainty, while competition lawyer joins from German law firm Noerr.
Clyde & Co expands in Germany with Hamburg office
Firm hires marine cohort in further expansion in continental Europe with the opening of an office in Hamburg.
Evidence of 'massive' rise in AI patents highlighted in WIPO survey
New WIPO's technology trend study probes artifical intelligence, finds IBM and Microsoft are leaders of a recent global upsurge in AI patents.
Former ABA president launches diversity institute
Hilarie Bass to work with companies to promote more women to senior leadership and power.
Law academy launches 'future lawyer' initiatives
Singapore Academy of Law marks anniversary of legal innovation programe with new initiatives.
Luxury Fashion puts best footwear forward
With luxury lawyers gearing up for the Luxury Law Summit in April, new data reveals spending is on the rise in US online luxury fashion sales.
This is not 'fake' news
New York attorney general sends clear message in settling with sellers of 'fake' online followers and 'likes' in first US settlement of its kind.
Van Bael & Bellis strengthens trade and competition teams
The Brussels law firm has made two key appointments to its partnership.
Hard-hitting campaign says justice in escalating crisis
Law Society launches campaign highlighting the system of justice in England and Wales on its knees as crisis escalates due to neglect.
ALSPs and Big 4 exceed expectations
Market for alternative legal service providers sees growth exceeding expectations as firms and corporates expand use, report reveals.
Scottish strategic partnership has global ambitions
Law Society of Scotland and Scottish lawtech firm Amiqus Resolution build on existing relationship to advance global ambition.
Mental health chief calls on firms to 'stamp out' bullying and harassment
Rise in stress levels sees biggest rise in bullying and harassment at law firms, while women and younger lawyers the majority callers.
Greenspoon Marder accused of racial bias
Korean-American lawyer who joined Greenspoon as part of 2016 merger alleges bias followed a decades-long pattern at his prior firm.
Full steam ahead!
Law firm highlights greatest challenges facing shipping industry while UK presents regulatory strategy for autonomous shipping and environment.
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