Newspapers furious as Lords vote to make them foot legal costs
Editors say Investigatory Powers Bill has been ‘hijacked’ to implement dormant Leveson legislation.
Daniel ShenSmith
Government pressed on UK’s EU court role
Labour seeks clarification on whether UK will proceed with ratification of Unified Patent Court agreement.
Baker & McKenzie, HSF and Allen & Gledhill among firms vying for Emerging Markets Awards
Shortlist unveiled for a host of region, practice and individual awards for the Asian Lawyer’s Emerging Markets Awards
Game of tomes: Blackstone’s gets the judges' nod
Volume will be principal practitioner text in all criminal courts, replacing Archbold.
O'Melveny Hong Kong head joins Sidley as part of three-lawyer team
Friven Yeoh is joining Sidley with two other lawyers and becomes the second Asia office head to leave O’Melveny in six months
Societies cautious on SDLT proposals
Plan to reduce payment window to 14 days could increase risk of error in complex transactions.
Thinktank sets out £2.6m blueprint for problem-solving criminal courts
Centre for Justice Innovation says its plan for 10 courts is practical and affordable.
Herbert Smith Freehills, KWM and Gowling WLG partners to launch planning boutique
Partner trio team up with Cornerstone barrister for launch of new firm
Tobacco smuggling barrister disbarred
Mohammed Shafee Shaikh attempted to smuggle more than a tonne of shisha tobacco into the UK.
Shearman Brussels competition partner Soames quits to launch boutique after Quinn talks
Competition partner Trevor Soames becomes latest senior departure for Shearman