Industry & Regulatory Bodies
ICANN ushers in a new international era
The appointment of ICANN’s first-ever Arab-speaking director signals plans for the domains authority to expand its global reach...  »
Europe's Court of Justice, in-house lawyers and the death of privilege
A new European ruling on competition matters has shaken the business community and dismayed lawyers. Matt Packer’s latest blog looks at the background to the case concerned and finds out how its out....  »
Unravelling the costs conundrum in patent cases
Successful defendants of patent actions are being awarded only partial costs orders, says Aaron Goldberg of Hogan Lovells. Could ‘Part 36’ offers help them recover the rest of their costs?...  »
Legal services outsourcing key to globalised marketplace, says Citi Private Bank
Mid-year report from major financial strategy firm hints that cost-saving methods in legal business will remain in place even after the recovery...  »
Crunch time: managing legal compliance in the UK
Enforcement of regulations has reached pandemic proportions – and financial reporting legislation is being added to and strengthened all the time. In-house legal departments need to keep on top of t....  »
Not enough hours in the day for US lawyer
The billable hour has run out of control for one Ohio practitioner, whose excessive charges have bought a suspension...  »
Solving Asia’s trademark riddles
A vast region with a rich linguistic heritage, Asia can be a minefield for ill-prepared trademark applications. Matt Packer looks at the potential stumbling blocks and outlines some practical solution....  »
Dealing with data in e-discovery: the provider’s view
Setting out a data-discovery management system takes considerable time and thought. That’s why it’s important to start with the basics, says Virginia P Henschel...  »
Best-practice planning for e-discovery
E-discovery expert and Sedona chair emeritus Jonathan Redgrave is chomping at the bit to help businesses get a better handle on their electronic data...  »
Improving legal records management: harness the DNA of data
E-discovery requirements in the US are putting ever-greater pressure on corporate counsel, but technology can assist you only so far, says Craig Ball...  »