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Former Paralegal Sentenced To Prison After Stealing £438,000 From UK Firm

The former employee of the Top 50 firm had arranged 116 payments to his bank accounts over three years.
2 minute read

International Edition

Cryptocurrency Regulation in Europe Enters New Phase

Lawyers say a new regulation of markets in crypto assets will attract more crypto service providers to the 27-member bloc, as well as generate a wave of regulatory advisory work for law firms.
7 minute read

International Edition

Robust Regulation Makes Canada Attractive to Global Cryptocurrency Market

Digital assets, fintech, and more are providing new and exciting work for lawyers across many disciplines in Canada.
5 minute read

International Edition

Russia-Ukraine War Triggers New ESG Considerations

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced companies to navigate a new world order and reexamine their environmental, social and governance priorities, especially concerning human rights. Here is how lawyers can help companies respond to the unprecedented crisis.
5 minute read

International Edition

Chinese Textile Company Challenges Its Inclusion on List Meant for Terrorists and Weapons Traffickers

The company argues it was added to an important control list for allegedly committing human rights offenses, a violation Congress didn't include in the law.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Fight For the Right To Provide Advice

The Global Lawyer: The 'even pariahs have rights' argument assumes in it that lawyers themselves will follow the rules. But do they always follow the rules? Plus: The Final Straw for Hong Kong
6 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Big Law Partners Launch Russian Class Actions Against Apple and Netflix

The lawyers said the purpose behind the proceedings is "to hold Western companies accountable for dishonest actions against Russian users".
2 minute read

International Edition

Canada Contemplates Changes to Its Competition Laws

The finance minister mentioned changes in her recent budget announcement but details are still thin.
3 minute read

International Edition

Sanctions Flurry Keeps National Security Lawyers on Edge

Law firms have been sending out a flurry of client alerts on the latest updates regarding sanctions and what they mean for corporations—helping their clients decide whether to pull their business out of Russia, and to understand the risks if they stay.
6 minute read

International Edition

'My Mother Was in Hospital': One Partner's Anger Over UK Government's 'Partygate' Failings

'How can the government expect people to respect the next law Mr Johnson makes that they do not like?', asks Francis Dingwall.
4 minute read

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