Legal

Ottawa's new Safe Social Media Act imposes strict duties on tech giants to protect children, but raises critical questions about privacy and digital freedom.

A new battleground has emerged for America’s most prestigious law firms, and it’s not in the courtroom. It’s in an AI chat window, and the old rules no longer apply.

Wolters Kluwer's Libra AI enters Switzerland, armed with Stämpfli's revered legal texts. Is this the key to unlocking legal AI's potential or a new battleground for data sovereignty?

Guangzhou's top arbitration court opens a Singapore office, a strategic move to serve the Belt and Road and reshape Asia's dispute resolution landscape.

Seyfarth Shaw's new Miami office signals more than just expansion. It's a strategic move in the fierce battle for the US-Latin America legal market.

A new grand jury report exposes a perfect storm in SF jails: surging inmates with severe health needs, crumbling buildings, and burned-out staff.

A tectonic shift is underway in how we get paid. Driven by AI and new laws, compensation is moving from a back-office task to a strategic business driver.

Carmody brings in veteran exec Michael Bumgarner as CFO/COO. The move signals a strategic push to modernize the 125-year-old firm amid a shifting legal market.

A key promotion at a Texas law firm signals more than a career move. It reveals a calculated strategy to dominate the intersection of green energy and data centers.

Renowned jurist and human rights champion Louise Arbour assumes the role of Governor General, bringing an unprecedented legacy of international justice to the role.

As whistleblower law gains formal recognition, a top-tier ranking for Pugsley Wood LLP signals a new era of corporate accountability and strategic risk.

As Uber pushes for laws to limit its crash liability, consumer icon Ralph Nader warns the tech giant is dismantling decades of auto safety progress.

A new lawsuit alleges a Dallas nightclub's negligent security policy allowed a patron to bypass checks for a fee, leading to a security guard's murder.

An Austin law firm's national ranking reveals a powerful new model for success, blending elite talent with operational agility and deep diversity.

Behind billion-dollar antitrust settlements are silent administrators. A look at how one firm, A.B. Data, has dominated for eight years straight.

E. Leon Carter's top legal ranking isn't just an award; it's a map of a system built on decades of dedication. We dissect what it takes to reach the top.

The Le Fonti Awards aren't just celebrating success; they're defining the future. Inside the shift towards AI, sustainability, and ethical leadership.

A record verdict in a retaining wall collapse reveals more than a local tragedy; it exposes a systemic breakdown in safety, regulation, and corporate risk.

Fairplay's new user verification signals a market-wide shift. As India's stringent new rules take hold, compliance is becoming a key strategic asset.

Physicians are being warned about indemnification clauses in contracts that can shift immense liability. Here's what doctors need to know to avoid financial ruin.