REGULATORY
Wells Fargo lawsuit alleges client overcharging
Wells Fargo has defended a lawsuit against a former employee claiming wrongful termination and client over-charging.
Regulatory
JUSTICE
French lawyers protest on streets of Paris
Over 5000 lawyers and judges took to the streets of Paris to protest against draft justice reforms.
REGULATORY
ABA Ethics Committee warns lawyers about commenting publicly on clients
Lawyers are advised to be careful about commenting publicly on clients in social or print media, including blogs and Twitter.
PRACTICE
Dentons partner leaves after sexual harassment probe
A former partner at Scottish legacy firm Maclay Murray & Spens was asked to leave the global legal giant after an investigation found his 'behaviour fell well below expectations'.
PROFESSION
Solicitor numbers in Ireland rise as economy booms and “Brexit effect” surge of English lawyers plateaus
The number of solicitors practicing in Ireland has grown by 3.5% over the last year.
EXTRADITION
British hacking suspect will not face extradition to US
Lauri Love's appeal against extradition succeeds, but he will face trail in the UK.
REGULATION
Baker McKenzie in spotlight over alleged sexual assault cover-up
Law firm could face investigation by regulator for "confidential settlement" over alleged sexual assault.
SHARE ECONOMY
Corporates fail to manage business travel share economy risks
Companies could find themselves liable if they fail to understand the risks of business travel through new economy companies such as Uber and Airbnb.
CYBERSECURITY
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Talk Talk gets largest ever fine for data breach
The UK's data regulator has handed out its largest fine to date for a serious data breach by the telecommunications company.