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• Firm tops 1H16 deal leader-board

  One firm has been named the top deals firm for the first half of 2016. read more

• Law Council condemns Pakistan bombing

  After the bombing that killed at least 70, the Law Council of Australia says “it requires extraordinary bravery to practice law” in many places. read more

• Novel legal apps emerge from 54-hour ‘Disrupting Law’ hackathon

  More than 70 students and lawyers from top firms participated in the hackathon that culminated in a “Shark Tank” style pitch. read more

• India as newest international arbitration hub?

  The establishment of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration opens an alternative to other more well-known arbitration hubs like London and Singapore. read more

• Global law firm appoints former US SEC official as partner

  The new partner, who previously headed the US SEC’s Office of Market Intelligence, will work in the firm’s government enforcement practice. read more

• International firm announces merger

  Freshfields, Eversheds lead law firm ‘Brexit’ to Ireland… Marvin Gaye classic is focus of copyright lawsuit against Ed Sheeran… read more

• International law firm joins effort to create online legal AI apps

  20 law students are given the chance to develop the web applications that help people with their legal problems. read more

• Growing NewLaw firm appoints new COO

  The new COO will be responsible for national people management, financial management and organisational performance. read more

• When partnership is not an option

  A low prospect of partnership doesn’t devalue your career opportunities, writes Liza Gazis. read more

• Judge accepts suspension after jury diversity row

  The judge made controversial comments after a lawyer disputed his dismissal of a jury panel for not being racially diverse enough. read more