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Over there, over here, prepaid concept to hit UK
UK firm Slater & Gordon teams up with US company to pilot app offering consumer legal advice for 'a pony' a month.
Major raid on German bank linked to Panama papers
Deutsche Bank spirals into trouble as headquarters raided related to a Panama Papers probe, meanwhile shares fall and leaders leave.
Employees still incentivised to bypass ABC
Survey reports companies are making progress on anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) strategies, but there is still much more work to do.
Francis Lefebvre firms launch French e-compliance solution
Francis Lefebvre e-compliance launched as first global on-line solution to help companies comply with French compliance issues.
Scotland's solicitor general hails groundbreaking domestic abuse approach
Prosecutors in Scotland begin training for domestic abuse cases ahead groundbreaking and innovative new legislation next year.
Malaysia looks set to introduce crypto legislation in Q1
Rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and ICOs will be in force by Q1 of 2019, says Malaysia's finance minister.
Humanists call on Scottish government to abolish blasphemy law
With proposed hate crime legislation in the pipeline, a humanist group has asked for blasphemy law to be included in the changes.
New 24/7 response app helps to handle cyberattacks
Mobile app providing clients with fast practical legal support to mitigate risk following cyber attack launched by Clifford Chance.
A fond farewell present to Brazilian judges
Judges benefit from political spat as Brazil's outgoing president gives significant pay rise to judges in snub to successor.
Human rights group wants to use Argentina's constitution to accuse MbS
In call to investigate crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over death of Saudi journalist, Human Rights Watch turns to Argentine constitution.
Ashurst introduces global domestic and family violence policy
International law firm Ashurst has introduced a new domestic and family violence policy.
Lawyer attacks Reuters for 'trial by media' in rape case
Lawyer representing JD.com founder Richard Liu accuses Reuters of being 'one-sided,' and states he is innocent but staying silent.
Employment lawyers at the heart of colliding forces in the workplace
With Ireland at the tipping point of both Brexit and the digital economy, employment lawyers needed to tackle raft of transformational issues.
Agribusiness bales law firms in Canadian prairies
Agribusiness remains a stable source of work for law firms across the Prairies, but the profession is also adapting for the future.
UK government scheme for court entrance extended to five new courts
Bar Council of England and Wales scheme and new app to be accepted at five additional courts as part of professional court user entry scheme.
New Partners unsure of career path and compensation after promotion
Survey of new partners shows that despite law firms increasing training, they remain non-plussed about advances in career and compensation.
Roll out the barrel as beer firm wins $14m attorney fees appeal
Dismissal of appeal states 8th Circuit court won't consider attorneys' fees denial in case involving SeaWorld worker pensions.
ULaw's first international foray will be in Hong Kong
The University of Law, one of the UK's longest established specialist providers of legal education, to open in Hong Kong by spring 2019.
UK's last ECJ judge bats back 'unpatriotic' criticism
UK judges will be open to accusations of being 'unpatriotic' when they follow European law post-Brexit, according to UK's ECJ judge.
Poland to reinstate supreme court judges
Following ECJ ruling, Poland is taking steps to reinstate the 27 Supreme Court judges forced to retire under controversial judicial reforms.
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