Author: Cressida Fairweather

UAE imposes heavy penalties for online misinformation
UAE imposes heavy penalties for online misinformation under Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021, targeting rumours and...

South African lawyer joins Coca-Cola as Africa compliance leader
South African lawyer Tamryn Sass joins Coca-Cola as Africa compliance leader, bringing expertise in litigation, employment law, and...

East Africa Pushes to Scale Digital Solutions Regionally
East Africa is scaling digital solutions regionally, using mobile money, farmer platforms and health-education tech to expand inclusion...

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms
African lawyers gain international experience through London firm placements, with the 2026 cohort starting in September at top...

ALB India names top M and A lawyers
Top M&A lawyers recognized in the 2026 ALB India guide, highlighting legal experts driving complex cross-border transactions across...

ALB Names Top Asia Offshore Litigators
ALB Asia names top offshore litigators for 2026, highlighting legal experts who master complex cross-border disputes in the...

Immigrant Kids Left Without Legal Aid
Unaccompanied immigrant kids face risk of losing legal aid after Trump administration ends federal contract with Acacia Center...

Court Upholds Bergdahl Military Conviction
Bergdahl's military conviction for deserting upheld by appeals court ruling on jurisdiction issues.

Women’s Outrage Over Recorded Strip Searches Changes Law
Women's outrage over recorded strip searches in jail leads to policy change, sparking conversation on legal rights and...

States Boost Home Caregiver Pay
Several states are enhancing home care worker compensation to address shortages and meet growing demand, benefiting seniors like...