Jehane Ragai Imperial College Press and World Science Publishers have released “The Scientist and the Forger” a new book by Jehane Ragai, that takes the reader down the fascinating and ever more turbulent journey of forgery detection and art authentication. Aimed at the layman, the book includes a multitude of captivating stories including that of […]

Lyoness America, Inc., today reported that on October 23, 2015, the Federal Court of Australia and the Australia Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) declared Lyoness to be a membership shopping community operating legally in Australia. More than a year ago, the ACCC filed suit alleging Lyoness to be a « pyramid scheme » that also « breached the […]

« National Love Your Lawyer Day has officially reached a tipping point, » proclaims Nader Anise, Executive Director of the American Lawyers Public Image Association. « We are absolutely delighted that the American Bar Association Law Practice Division has passed a resolution to adopt National Love Your Lawyer Day as an occasion worth embracing and celebrating. » Anise believes […]

We recommend your law firm buy most of the more commonly used domain extensions of its name — what are called uniform resources locators, or URLs — the unique address for a file that is accessible on the Internet. There is no question you should do this if your firm uses a single name as […]

We live in a world which is becoming increasingly urban. Over 54 per cent of people across the globe were living in urban areas in 2014. The current urban population of 3.9 billion is expected to grow to some 6.4 billion by 2050. Migration is driving much of the increase in urbanization, making cities much […]

The American Bar Association Section of International Law will convene its Fall Meeting in Montreal Oct. 20 -24, with scores of programs and luncheon presentations by former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and current Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin. What: SIL 2015 Fall Meeting When: Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. 20-24 Where: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth 900 […]

With an ever-changing legal landscape—and many unemployed and underemployed lawyers—it’s more important than ever to understand how to craft your career. The market for legal jobs may be getting better, but it’s still not great. That being said, are there specific practice areas that need more attorneys to serve current and future needs? In this […]

The English-Speaking Section of the Bar of Montreal will be putting on a series of eight (8) courses on the New Code of Civil Procedure. The courses, which will feature some of the most prominent members of the Montreal Trial Bar, will take place at the St. James Club, 1145 Unio , Montreal, on Tuesdays, […]

Lex Mundi Member Firm Lawyers from Across the Globe Train Together to Enhance their Cross-Border Practices and Management Skills. In January, July, August and September of this year, Lex Mundi member firm lawyers from 74 jurisdictions traveled to Cambridge, England, Monterey, California and Prague to participate in the training programs offered through the 2015 Lex […]

UN High Commissioner Prince Zeid announced as 2015 Stockholm Human Rights Award recipient Today, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid Al-Hussein of Jordan is announced as the recipient of the 2015 Stockholm Human Rights Award in recognition of his work in the pursuit of advancing international justice and for strengthening respect for human rights. Prince Zeid, the […]