Litigation
View from the commentary box on Liverpool FC’s courtroom challenge
Controversy over the ownership of Liverpool Football Club may well have made waves in the tabloids. But what messages did the case offer on corporate governance and the law? Andrew Nixon of Thomas Egg....  »
New litigation report hints at permanent changes to legal industry
Economic instability will leave indelible marks on legal business, according to Fulbright & Jaworski’s new analysis of UK and US litigation habits...  »
Referral fees, the LSB and you
What effects are referral fees having on the UK legal landscape? Read Matt Packer’s new blog to find out what the Legal Services Board thinks, and how you can help it to find out more...  »
Online legal library ‘Googles’ cash award
A non-profit website is set to grow its library of statutory law records after winning a grant from Google...  »
Law firms and government: calm in a crisis?
We have yet to see what impact the coalition government will have on law firms operating in the UK, says Nabarro LLP’s Nicole Paradise...  »
Facebook and employment law: hit the 'friends only' button for now
Germany is considering banning recruitment managers’ use of Facebook for hiring decisions. Nabarro LLP’s Catherine Richmond sets out the legal basis for the ban...  »
Finding the balance in a legal outsourcing agreement
Putting the appropriate service-level agreement in place is paramount to effective outsourcing contracts, writes Ravi Shukia. Here is an insight into the factors that must be negotiated...  »
West to East: Asia, semiconductors and IP strategy
American-born Dr Richard Thurston has two main passions: intellectual property and Taiwan. Both have come into play in his role as general counsel at TSMC...  »
UK bribery legislation: a tough Act to follow?
After more than a decade of deliberation, writes Michael Brown of Jones Day, the UK has enacted new anti-corruption legislation. What are its implications for corporate compliance regimes?...  »
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....  »