ANTITRUST
Antitrust's crime and punishment
Global antitrust trends see politicisation and digital economy posing risks as regulators up policing and enforcement.
Regulatory
LEGAL INVESTIGATION
HSF concludes Ted Baker investigation
Ted Baker concludes independent investigation conducted by Herbert Smith Freehills into allegations surrounding former ceo.
BREXIT
Ireland jockeys for EU position post-Brexit
Irish and European legal systems post-Brexit highlighted at the EU Bar Association conference held in Dublin, as Ireland positions itself.
SHARIA LAW
Rights lawyers condemn new sharia code
International rights groups have issued statements condemning Brunei over a sharia announcement which revives death penalty and laws contrary to human rights norms.
ENVIRONMENT
Toxic timber trade not so 'eco-friendly'
Environmental agency reports on illicit destruction of Africa's forests and contamination of the US timber Market.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Leading Oz law firms give heart-felt support
In a constitutional reform move, 18 leading law firms in Australia issue support of indigenous Uluru people's 'statement from the heart.'
BREXIT
Solicitors prepare for Brexit
Preferential treatment for EU lawyers qualifying in England and Wales to end under no-deal Brexit says SRA, but Ireland keeps door open.
COMPETITION
China promises companies 'we will keep your secrets'
China's promise strengthens lukewarm drafting with a new foreign investment law due to be passed later this week.
LAW SOCIETY
Corporate counsel candidates in law society election diversity drive
In-house counsel seek influential role in Ontario's law society decision-making body and bring more diversity perspectives to the election.
DIGITAL REGULATION
UK in call for new digital 'super-regulator'
House of Lords calls for a regulatory framework to hold big technology companies accountable, while AI committee takes aim at judiciary.