International

US law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges to end mainland China operation

US law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges to end mainland China operation

The firm is currently in discussions regarding the future of its Shanghai office

IBA report shows reproductive rights are under scrutiny in lead-up to US presidential election

IBA report shows reproductive rights are under scrutiny in lead-up to US presidential election

The controversy over reproductive rights has been reignited by recent judicial decisions

Scotland enacts new hate crime law amid freedom of speech concerns

Scotland enacts new hate crime law amid freedom of speech concerns

The law criminalizes 'threatening or abusive behaviour' that seeks to incite hatred

Report shows law firm mergers surge in Q1 of 2024

Report shows law firm mergers surge in Q1 of 2024

There is a 25 percent increase over the mergers reported in the first quarter of last year

Mental health group calls for the legal sector to focus on well-being following solicitor's death

Mental health group calls for the legal sector to focus on well-being following solicitor's death

The group highlighted the intense pressure faced by members of the legal profession

American Bar Association calls for transparency in visa denial processes

American Bar Association calls for transparency in visa denial processes

The ABA urged the US Supreme Court to require the factual basis for denials