International Tribunal Rejects China’s Claim to South China Sea
Summary: Beijing's claim to the South China Sea has been ruled invalid by an international court. On Tuesday, an international…
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China Rights Lawyer Convicted with Suspended Jail Sentence
Summary: Rights Lawyer Pu Zhiqiang receives his sentence from last week’s trial. After a highly publicized one-day trial last week,…
Pope Francis Addresses United Nations
Summary: During Pope Francis’ visit to New York, he will address the United Nations and meet with world leaders. According…
‘Legal Highs Bill’ May Outlaw Incense, to Dismay of Church Groups
Summary: A proposed bill that seeks to outlaw “legal highs” may have negative effects on certain religious services if passed.…
Top Firms in UK Losing Market Share to US Firms
Summary: The expansion of American firms in London has hurt native law firms, research shows. Financial Times reports that elite…
Sisters Sentenced to Gang Rape for Brother’s Elopement
Summary: Two sisters were punished for their brother’s elopement with a horrific sentence: they would be gang-raped by a group…
EDF Must Return $1.5 Billion French Tax Subsidy
Summary: Due to an erroneous tax exemption in 1997, Electricite de France SA must repay over one billion euros it…
Mayer Brown Welcomes Alexander Behrens to Its Banking & Finance Practice
Summary: Alexander Behrens has joined Mayer Brown in its Frankfurt office. Alexander Behrens has joined Mayer Brown’s Banking & Finance…
Thousands of Haitians May Be Deported from Dominican Republic
Summary: Due to the failure to meet a registration deadline, thousands of Haitian immigrants may be deported from the Dominican…
Ashley Madison Site Flooded with Traffic After Adultery Made Legal in South Korea
Summary: Ashley Madison has recently relaunched in South Korea, now that adultery is no longer illegal. Over 100,000 subscribers have…
Where Are the Best Law Schools in the World?
Summary: QS has released its list of the top 50 law schools in the world. The QS World University Rankings…
Number of UK Law Students Increases, Although Job Market Remains Bleak
Summary: Across the United Kingdom, the number of law students has increased, although the job market is still uncertain. According…