ENVIRONMENT
Linklaters rewarded for environmental leadership
Linklater's global environment programme awarded a 'leadership' score by the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Regulatory
EXPANSION
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A&O in new Australia and Asia Pacific push
Firm appoints partner to lead new Allen & Overy consulting business in Australia and Asia Pacific, first in a series of planned appointments.
OBITUARY
Long before MeToo there was Moya Quinlan
Pioneer Moya Quinlan was buried today in Dublin, a 'beloved icon' and first woman president of Law Society of Ireland, who died aged 98.
MONEY LAUNDERING
European Commission expands dirty money list
Enhanced list of third countries with weak anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regimes include Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Panama.
FAMILY LAW
'Common law' marriage a hit and 'myth' affair
Law society sends a Valentine day message to avoid the popular 'common law' marriage myth and suggests giving the gift of security.
COMPLIANCE
Singapore targets audit and compliance rules
SGX to propose second audit on listed companies if questionable, compliance and audit concerns targeted rather than a general cost.
JUSTICE SYSTEM
Hard-hitting campaign says justice in escalating crisis
Law Society launches campaign highlighting the system of justice in England and Wales on its knees as crisis escalates due to neglect.
ECONOMIC CRIME
UK reform 'grinds to halt' while US sees active year
Mixed regulatory fortunes in approaches to economic crime highlighted as law firm Wilmerhale gives status reports.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
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SEC 'gag orders' under scrutiny in 'enormously significant' lawsuit
US think tank sues SEC in federal court to challenge decades-old 'gag orders when settling defendants in civil enforcement actions.
ABORTION
Fetal heartbeat at the centre of new abortion fight
New bill banning most abortions once a fetal heartbeat detected introduced Kentucky, critics warn of more legal battles ahead.