Wire guard
Illegal downloading of copyrighted material is now being tackled by the Government with a new bill. Hamish Porter takes a look at what it contains
The Baltic triangle
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may be viewed as one by outsiders, and indeed often act as one when it comes to business, but each brings something different to the table.
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Stonewall Equality Index reveals just four firms make gay-friendly grade
The publication last week of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) lobbying organisation Stonewall’s annual Workplace Equality Index (TheLawyer.com, 13 January 2010) reveals the progress made by a handful of law firms on promoting more equal workplaces for staff regardless of their sexuality.
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Mishcon opens in NY for transatlantic litigation drive
Mishcon de Reya is making a shock entry into the New York legal market with a litigation outpost in Manhattan.
Latent patent
A viable Europe-wide patent system has caused legislators not a little consternation over the years. Benoît Strowel examines the history behind the concept.
CHSH votes in female duo as co-heads
Austrian firm Cerha Hempel Spiegelfeld Hlawati (CHSH) has elected a managing partner duo after Albert Birkner completed his three-and-a-half year tenure in the job.
Tulkinghorn: Odd-shaped balls
Did you know that Guy Beringer won two rugby blues at Cambridge? Really? You didn’t? Well, Tulkinghorn considers this a shocking lapse in your knowledge, whoever you are.
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Jackson costs review divides market
Jackson LJ attacks Access to Justice Act with proposals to reverse ATE provisions and cap success fees.
Winston introduces technology-based fee monitor
In last week’s column (11 January) we highlighted the moves being made by the Association of Corporate Counsel to improve the value for money its members receive from external law firms.
The end is in sight
With many US firms performing far better than predicted for 2009, can the rest of us take heart?
Pannone focuses on disability rights
Richard Copson has joined Pannone to head the disability rights legal services team following a move from Glaisyers.
Brent lawyer moves to Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council has named Terry Osborne as its new director of governance and law.