ARBITRATION
New arbitration fee structure to support counsel
AAA introduces alternative fee arrangements for arbitrators option aimed at helping to control arbitration costs for corporate counsel and others.
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APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
Amongst this week's changes is one that was not the most closely guarded secret as oil giant confirms new general counsel.
PRO BONO
Pro bono: Leading the way
Culture, structure and inclusiveness are key to starting a pro bono programme in a new office, say Jenner & Block lawyers Andrew Vail, Christian Tuddenham and Victoria Fitzpatrick.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Financial regulators told to set bar on climate disclosure
NGOs prompt International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to make a global shift on climate risk reporting by corporates.
BANKING REGULATION
RBS bottom of the league as US gives a $4.9bn red card for misconduct
US justice department metes out largest penalty yet for financial crisis-era misconduct, as customers rate bank worst bankers.
LEGAL TECH
In-House Lawyers share their wants, needs and pain
Survey reports back initial findings from 'legal operations health check' covering in-house counsel on five continents.
APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
Prominent in this weeks appointees are companies hitting the headlines who are also needing to appoint new general counsel.
CONTRACTS
US judge sends 'hopelessly ambiguous' contract to London arbitration
An international shipping contract cries out for clarity as US judge tosses dispute over to London court.
DEATH PENALTY
German pharma company takes on death row
Nebraska's first-ever lethal injection could be delayed or stopped for good by a suit claiming state illegally acquired drugs.
ARBITRATION
AAA new alternative fee arrangements helps control arbitration costs
Arbitrators offer two new routes to resolve disputes at lower costs, cites high levels of satisfaction among general counsel.