Allen & Overy Announces $3.4 billion Merger with Shearman & Sterling
In one of the biggest transatlantic legal deals in history, UK ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy has announced a merger with New York’s Shearman & Sterling.
Federal Court strikes down American Airlines and JetBlue Partnership
A federal judge has ordered American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to break up their alliance after finding that the arrangement means higher consumer costs.
Uncertainty at US Borders as Title 42 Expires
Tens of thousands of asylum seekers have gathered at the US-Mexico border following the expiration of Title 42 and an ensuing immigration rules transition.
Trump Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
A inne-member jury found former president Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll.
Activision Blizzard Hires Lord Pannick KC in Fight for $69 Billion Microsoft Deal
Video game industry giant Activision Blizzard has retained famed UK barrister Lord Pannick KC to represent its appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), it emerged on 5 May.
Donald Trump Pleads not Guilty to 34 Felons Charges
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be charged with a crime, pleading not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records on 4 April.
The UK Government has mandated divorce mediation
Under new plans, separating couples in England and Wales will be required to seek mediation before attending court in a bid to ease demand for courts.
Unprecedented arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Vladimir Putin
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin, citing his regime’s mass deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Murdering His Wife and Son
Once-prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murdering his wife and son, concluding a highly publicised case.
Supreme Court Rules Northern Ireland Protocol is Lawful
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to UK-EU trade arrangements by unionist leaders.
AI Generators Sued for Copyright Infringement
A group of visual artists has sued AI companies Stability AI, Midjourney and DeviantArt, adding to a recent wave of IP litigation against AI tools.
The UK Government will block the Scottish Gender Recognition Bill
In an historic first, the UK government will use its power to veto a Scottish law that will make it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender.