Business of law

The contextual advertising specialist founded by two ex-Googlers cements its leadership in contextual AI in Europe and LatAm

The firm is ramping up its startups and tech practice to service Canada’s growing scene

The lawsuit claims the social media giant failed to protect the personal information of one million people

The review was found by the High Court to be defamatory, but the case has earned the firm harsh responses in the court of public opinion

The hire follows the addition of three partners last month and the launch of an intiative to reduce the cost risk of litigation for clients

The software provider is being acquired by Five Arrows Principal Investments, Rothschild’s European corporate PE arm

The offerings represent part of the startup’s mission to become a ‘Google for law’

Brazil is looking to technology to solve the crisis in its judiciary, but the push toward digitalisation could be hindered by the chaotic system already in place, writes Salus Ferro

The investment forms part of Zip’s plans for global expansion, for which it recently raised $177m

London-based law firm representing 2.3 million BT customers seeking compensation for alleged landline overcharging

A report by KPMG and Baker Mackenzie shows a positive response to virtual hearings from legal professionals, but also concerns with concentration and witness coaching

The tech-focused invesment firm is set to combine its portfolio company Consignor with Marlin Equity Partners-backed Unifaun

The European Commission did not have a strong enough case within existing anti-competitive legal frameworks to block the $2.1bn merger, despite widespread condemnation from consumer rights groups

The sale comes as Paws Holdings aims to enhance its e-commerce offering in a market worth €41bn annually and Ocado Retail moves to focus on its grocery business, despite a rise in demand for pet supplies during the pandemic

In a first for the city-state, Singapore-headquartered law firm Rajah & Tann has teamed up with local cybersecurity provider Resolvo Systems to help businesses manage digital data amidst increasing cyber threats

Consumers in the bloc are set to have a powerful new right to bring forward class action cases

The startup, which is backed by a co-founder of Google Maps, has moved its headquarters to the British capital to position itself at the centre of the global legaltech industry

Two big names in e-discovery law and information governance, Am Law 100 member Nelson Mullins and Redgrave, are set to combine in one of the largest law firm mergers so far this year

A round-up of tech deals from across the globe

The Geneva-based Libra Association has announced that Steve Bunnell, formerly GC of the US Department of Homeland Security, has replaced Robert Werner as its new chief legal officer