Legal Management
Changes to EU privacy law pose uncertainty for website managers
Businesses that run websites in the EU must re-evaluate their data privacy practices to avoid exposure to legal action, says Chris Saunders of Mundays Solicitors...  »
Rapid climb for CPA Global in world’s top outsourcing league
Leading legal services outsourcing company makes steep, two-year ascent up major IAOP ranking system...  »
The principled paradigm: an ethical and legal introduction to Islamic finance
Catching on fast via globalisation, Islamic finance is expected to achieve a $1 trillion valuation in the next decade. As such, understanding its ethical framework and legal background is more importa....  »
Half of UK solicitors unclear about economic life after ABS
Study indicates that significant contingent of legal professionals is unprepared for the introduction of alternative business structures later this year...  »
Transatlantic influence: how the UK is swaying US views on alternative business structures
As the practical implementation of the UK Legal Services Act gathers pace, its reforms are beginning to intrigue a previously reluctant US. Matt Packer takes stock of American resistance to alternativ....  »
No longer a liability? Ministry of Justice moves to drive down UK legal costs
New plans to overhaul the financial structure of civil litigation aim to restore balance to the sector. But how far do they fulfil the promise of the Jackson Review? NewLegal Review finds out...  »
Reforming IP taxation in the UK: changes for the better?
In the 2011 March Budget and Finance Bill, the UK government has put in place tax structures and incentives to encourage Britain’s entrepreneurs and inventors. How could these changes affect how you....  »
Former Steria development director joins CPA Global as head of operations
Appointment set to further strengthen service delivery in CPA Global’s outsourced IP and legal services activities...  »
Government guidance ends silence on the Bribery Act
Ministry of Justice advice that paves the way for full implementation of the delayed Bribery Act has provided much-needed clarity. Here are some early views from finance, law, industry and academia on....  »
Outpaced in the innovation race: Howrey demise teaches lessons in change
The recent dissolution of Howrey LLP has been a troubling tale for major law firms. Matt Packer finds out what can be learned from the ambitious partnership’s rise and fall...  »