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Weaponising divorce… no, not another Brexit story!
ECJ may say Britain need not divorce but Brexit could learn from speedy divorce pilot, while law society worries about weaponization potential.
Shakira in unique legal paradise
Singer, who was named in the so-called paradise papers, reportedly faces criminal tax fraud charges, but says her case is 'unique.'
Microsoft president calls for facial recognition regulation
Microsoft chief calls for new regulation to govern the widespread roll-out of facial recognition technology to avoid bias and discrimination.
Kirkland & Ellis latest to drop Arbitration for non-attorney staff
Firm previously eliminated mandatory arbitration for associates, former associates, as a student-led group continues pushing for changes.
'Mixed emotions' as Scots legal profession gets the memo
Scots legal profession seems to be getting the memo on work/life balance and gender equality, but survey reveals some mixed results.
Ireland to shake up property conveyancing
New conveyancing system takes effect in Ireland from new year's day 2019, offering streamlined and transparent process.
Huawei finance chief lands into legal wrangle
Arrested while changing flights in Canada to be extradited to the US, Huawei's cfo will face bail hearing today, charge not yet specified.
Swiss finance minister wary over blockchain laws
After much mulling over new Swiss blockchain legislation, finance minister says current laws can be adapted.
Celebrity couple turn their attention to global trial abuses
Clooney foundation launches TrailWatch, a global effort to monitor court trials and shine light on abuses.
Not just another brick in the wall
New generation law firm WALLESS plans to break convention with focus on openness and trust.
Dutch court rejects age-fluid case
A Dutch man who requested to change his age, because he feels younger, has his application denied.
Canada's online court hits the road
Canada's online court prepares next step by taking over majority of road traffic accident claims next April, as other jurisdictions watch on.
Wine case was corked
Wine merchants in Singapore suing buyers of wine stolen by ex-employee sentenced to jail but without restitution element.
Law firms hail merger as a boost to growth and innovation
Boyes Turner and Ashfords intend to merge on 1 May 2019, merged entity will be called 'Ashfords'.
Danish Lawyer wins international maritime prize
Birgit Sølling Olsen, formerly of the Danish Maritime Authority, to receive the annual International Maritime Prize in London on Thursday.
PrivatBank's 'Byzantine' claim against Kolomoisky thrown out
Case against Ihor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov thrown out, but leaves fraud claims for another court 'somehere, someday.'
Boom times for Ireland's legal profession
...but it's not all about brexit
New research and leading barrister warn profession over 'silence'
In separate initiatives, study reports over third of female lawyers harassed at work, leading barrister warns over silence by profession.
First-ever charges brought by SEC over promotion of coin offerings
Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and music producer Khaled Khaled, known as DJ Khaled, settle with SEC over ICO payments.
Spain calls for more stable regulation, rejects sandboxes
Spanish congress issues long-awaited 107-page report of the financial crisis investigation commission, and rejects regulatory sandboxes.
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