Legal News

Your source for the latest developments in the legal world. Our Legal News section provides timely updates on significant legal cases, regulatory changes, judicial decisions, and other key events that shape the legal landscape globally.

A bit more information

Netflix Fails to Dismiss Patent Infringement Claims

31st July 2020
The streaming giant failed to convince a New York federal judge to throw out claims that its streaming technology infringed patents.
Read full article

Iran, Peace and Economic Prosperity

31st July 2020
Manuchehr Ahmadvand offers insight into the state of the Iranian economy amid US sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full article

Recent Relaxations in the Capital Market Regulations: A Brief Analysis

30th July 2020
While there are various methods for raising capital, preferential allotment has been the most preferred route (especially for listed companies) to raise funds from investors on private arrangement basis as it involves lesser regulatory formalities and helps companies receive investment in a relatively short span of time. However, listed companies are required to comply with, […]
Read full article

ACLU Sues Portland Police Over Livestreaming Protests

30th July 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union has issued a legal challenge to the Portland Police Bureau for its “unlawful surveillance” of protestors.
Read full article

The Solicitors’ Charity Launches New Survey to Shape Post-COVID-19 Support

30th July 2020
The Solicitors’ Charity has launched a new survey and needs the legal profession’s contribution to be able to shape its support as it looks forward to recovering from COVID-19.
Read full article

Fennemore Craig Merges With Dowling Aaron

29th July 2020
The shareholders and directors of both firms have approved the deal, finalising one of the year’s rare law firm mergers.
Read full article

HM Land Registry to Accept Electronic Signatures

28th July 2020
In a sign of the times, the Land Registry will now accept “witnessed electronic signatures” in addition to physical documents.
Read full article

Australia Commits to Overhaul of Defamation Laws

27th July 2020
Australian states have agreed to revamp “outdated” laws that have resulted in excessive payouts and caused frivolous claims to clog courts.
Read full article

Bar Council Survey Reveals Beleaguered Justice System

27th July 2020
New data reveals the reduction in work faced by UK barristers and the dire need for financial aid.
Read full article

Goldman Sachs Agrees $3.9 Billion 1MDB Settlement With Malaysia

24th July 2020
The Wall Street giant has made a key step towards extricating itself from its greatest scandal.
Read full article
1 … 161 162 163 164 165 … 223
Connect with LM

About Lawyer Monthly

Lawyer Monthly is a news website and monthly legal publication with content that is entirely defined by the significant legal news from around the world.