NEXT
Sign in to follow

Legaltech News

New VPN Ban in Russia Latest Step in Increasing Cyber Risk for US Companies

Recent Russian cyber actions, such as the restrictive use of VPN technology, may make it more difficult for companies to conduct routine business activities.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Apple Defends Pulling Many VPN Services from App Store in China

'By banning unregistered VPNs, and asserting more control over those that continue to operate, China will be better able to inspect traffic coming in and out of the country.'
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Skadden Partner Tapped as Trump Trade Rep Discloses $2.3M Partner Share

The latest Big Law financial disclosure comes from Jeffrey Gerrish, the president's nominee to serve as deputy U.S. trade representative for Asia, Europe, the Middle East and industrial competitiveness.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Republic of the Marshall Islands v. United States

9th Cir.; 15-15636 The court of appeals affirmed a judgment. The court held that a claim that the United States had failed to negotiate in good faith,…
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

From Russia Without Gloves: A Reporter's Musings on Traveling to Moscow

It was nine years since reporter Chris Johnson last went to Russia. His trip this year, for a feature article for The American Lawyer, showed much has changed, and much has stayed the same.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is Reform Coming to the Russian Legal Market?

Russia is perhaps unique among Big Law markets in that it is almost completely unregulated. While there is a Russian bar and a form of licensed attorneys—the advokatura—there is no requirement for lawyers to be registered in order to practice, other than to litigate in court on criminal disputes.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Global Law Firm's Survival Guide to Russia

In a market rocked by sanctions and sagging oil prices, U.S. and U.K. firms are finding new ways to adapt—even though it means competing with Russian firms on their own turf.
20 minute read

Daily Business Review

Unlawful Takings: Striking Back at the Maduro Government

Venezuela's embattled Maduro government may face a rude awakening on claims in U.S. courts, writes attorney Read McCaffrey.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

India's Aadhaar ID System Leads to Court Hearing on Privacy Issues

There could be far-reaching implications for tech companies and residents when it comes to privacy.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Far East Review: Experts Weigh In on China & Japan's Growing E-Discovery Markets

E-discovery use in China and Japan is growing exponentially, spurred by the demand from data privacy regulations and investigations, and the use of tools like predictive coding.
11 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • 2024 Trends Report Mid-Year Special Edition: Update on Outside Counsel Billing Rates

    Brought to you by LexisNexis® CounselLink®

    Download Now

  • AI in Private Equity: A Guide for Gaining an Early Advantage

    Brought to you by Ontra

    Download Now

  • Why Are So Many Law Firms Suddenly Embracing Digital Transformation?

    Brought to you by AllRize

    Download Now

  • 2025 State Legislative Sessions

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now