How Cold War defectors exposed intelligence agencies’ trust crisis
Cold War defectors like Oleg Lyalin exposed how intelligence agencies struggled to verify walk-ins, reshaping trust in defectors and forcing…
Scotland’s civil justice system struggles with fairness and bureaucracy
Scotland’s civil justice system faces fairness and bureaucracy challenges, with the Scottish Civil Justice Council evaluating rules for real-world effectiveness
Scotland’s wrongful conviction safeguards are weakening
Scotland's wrongful conviction safeguards are weakening, according to Douglas McConnell, a criminal defence solicitor.
Law Firms Need Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy
Law firms need a multi-channel marketing strategy to blend traditional relationship-building with digital tactics. Master this blend to build a…
VCAT Ruling on Late Joinder in Building Disputes
A VCAT ruling clarifies that a building action is not considered brought until a party is formally joined, affecting limitation…
French court rules official can be prosecuted after dismissal
A French court rules an official may be prosecuted for working after dismissal, clarifying the crime of irregular pursuit of functions.
French court clarifies corporate vigilance law
The case began in 2018, when workers at a 51%-owned Turkish factory joined the Petrol-Is union, triggering 132 dismissals and anti-union intimidation. The French law on corporate duty of vigilance, passed in 2017, was meant to hold parent companies accountable for the actions of their subsidiaries—but for years, its practical application remained unclear. Now, two landmark rulings from the Paris judicial court are reshaping how businesses interpret the law, with…
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France clarifies the CNB’s legal authority and limits
The Conseil national des barreaux (CNB) oversees France’s 100+ regional bar associations since its 1990 legal establishment. Photo: https://kaboompics.com//Pexels The Conseil national des barreaux (CNB) has shaped France’s legal profession since its establishment by law in 1990, yet its role remains poorly understood. It acts as a central body for France’s regional bar associations, setting standards, coordinating education, and representing the profession before government and courts. Its powers, how they…
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