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Event: LawNet Annual Conference 2018
LawNet Annual Conference 2018 Friday 23rd November There is nothing new about change. In circa 401 BC, Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote, “Everything changes, and nothing…The battle to substitute English law in Europe has begun
Whatever the outcome of the negotiations over the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom many operators are already taking for granted…New Legal Profession Regulation Bill in Attorney General’s Court in Malta
Chamber of Advocates President George Hyzler said that he has had what he hopes was the last meeting with the Justice Ministry over a bill…3 female lawyers tackling jurisdiction to define the cryptocurrency ecosystem
Stable coins, the rise of custodial solutions and the recent announcement of Fidelity launching an institutional platform for Bitcoin and Ethereum are all designed to…Event: IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee – Building the Law Firm of the Future 16 November 2018
IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee – Building the Law Firm of the Future 16 November 2018 | London, UK Following the unprecedented success of last…Event: Academy of European Law Annual Conference on EU Trade and Investment Law 2018 (8 November)
Academy of European Law Annual Conference on EU Trade and Investment Law 2018 8 November 2018 | Brussels, Belgium The aim of this annual conference…Event: DIFC’s Dubai Conference on Court Excellence and Innovation
DIFC’s Dubai Conference on Court Excellence and Innovation 7-8 November 2018 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates This year’s conference aims to highlight the key values…Event: ABA’s International Conference (6-10 November)
The American Bar Association is hosting its Annual International Conference November 6th to 10th | Mexico City, Mexico This conference will address hot topics and recent…UK Government issues guidance note for a no-deal Brexit result
A scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and…Event: Legal Geek Conference, London
The Legal Geek Conference: Wednesday 17th October 2018 Shoreditch, London We are bringing together 2,000 of the biggest names in LawTech from over 40 countries! We have 100+ speakers from US,…Event: The New Engine of Growth: Investment and Technology Conference
The American Bar Association’s International Law Section is hosting The New Engine of Growth: Investment and Technology Conference in Seoul, Korea. This conference will address hot…Event: International Bar Association Annual Conference: 7-12 October
The 2018 Annual Conference will be held in Rome, the Eternal City. Founded nearly 3,000 years ago, the city is renowned for its ancient ruins,…Singapore’s Ministry of Law aims to strengthen access to justice through the Legal Aid and Advice (Amendment) Bill
Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) is pushing a Legal Aid and Advice (Amendment) Bill for First Reading in Parliament. The Bill amends the Legal Aid and…Solicitors Regulation Authority urges caution over new legal business partners in the UK
Solicitors have been urged to make sure that the credentials of people approaching their firm to offer business expansion are genuine. We have received two…Getting Conference Ready – Session Previews
In preparation for this year’s ICLR Conference, we are offering attendees and members previews of upcoming conference sessions. Session chairs offer content outlines and call…2018 Conference Preview: Impact of International Lawyer Organisations on Regulation
Impact of International Lawyer Organisations on Regulation Synopsis This session explores how international lawyer organisations try to improve lawyer regulation and what the effects are.…