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Rural villagers in Madagascar take legal action against Rio Tinto over lead pollution

A group of rural villagers from Madagascar has initiated legal proceedings against the UK/Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, alleging that pollution from a nearby mine has led to dangerous levels of uranium and lead in their bodies

Proposed conversion practices legislation in Scotland deemed too broad by Law Society

The Law Society of Scotland has voiced concerns regarding proposed legislation aimed at prohibiting conversion practices in the country, arguing that unless a more precise approach is adopted, legitimate behaviour could inadvertently become criminalised

Noerr advises Daimler Truck AG on new Euro 5 billion revolving credit facility

Led by Alexander Schilling and Andreas Naujoks, the Noerr team provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the negotiation and execution process

CILEX criticises whiplash compensation as "derisory and unfair"

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) condemns the current whiplash compensation system as inadequate and unjust, arguing that it fails to adequately compensate claimants for their pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA)

SRA rakes in another £17000, as it finds David Barney & Co guilty of not keeping AML records up to date

The only fines the SRA are issuing at the moment are for AML infringements, is the SRA becoming too blinkered?

Slater Heelis elevates 10 talents: strengthening leadership and service excellence

The firm, announces 10 senior promotions, reinforcing its position and service quality

Whistleblower files legal claim over treatment following exposure of corruption

Ian Foxley, a whistleblower who uncovered corrupt payments to Saudi officials by British defence company GPT Special Projects Management Limited (GPT), has initiated legal action over his treatment since revealing the scandal

Dechert LLP advises Yestar Group's US$200 Million Restructuring

Yestar is a prominent distributor and service provider of in vitro diagnostic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC), was advised by Dechert on the successful restructuring of its New York law-governed US$200 million senior notes