UK lawyers not in favor of a Brexit
As Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the European Union it is interesting to ask what the lawyers think about all this. So a recent poll conducted by legal recruitment specialist Douglas Scott asked 500 legal professionals, including 300 lawyers, whether...
Backlogs in Europe lead to more ADR
As litigation lags ADR experts are pushing for greater adoption of mediation. In some European countries litigation can take a decade Interview with Alexander Oddy, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP By Ellen Hayes Alexander Oddy was instrumental in putting together...
EU hate speech code signed by Microsoft, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
By Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Four major internet companies have signed a landmark “code of conduct” aimed fighting hate speech in the EU. In an effort to combat racism and xenophobia across Europe, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube have pledged to take...