As a follow-on to a post I published last October entitled. 10 law blogs in the Asia-Pacific Region worth following. Below I’ve compiled a new list of even more Asia-Pacific Region law blogs. That is all in their own unique ways interesting and informative — and that you too may want to follow in 2015:
12 law blogs in Asia to follow in 2015
- The Litigation Edge Blog — Published by Litigation Edge (@LitigationEdge). A provider of paper and electronic Discovery and outsourced litigation support services in Asia. The blog highlights recent legal news stories in the region – regularly updating readers on what’s new and topical. A legal process outsourcing company (LPO) publishes this blog, which makes it interesting. The Litigation Edge Blog is a superb example of what legal services sector companies can do. They aim to increase their visibility and be remembered amongst a sea of competitors in the region. The Litigation Edge Blog is located here: http://litigationedge.asia/
- Charltons Myanmar Blog – Established last August, Charltons Myanmar Blog is authored by Charlton’s solicitors (@CHARLTONSBURMA). A boutique corporate and finance law firm, that “established a Myanmar presence in 2012 to advise international & local companies in Myanmar” Charltons Blog is located here: https://charltonsmyanmar.wordpress.com/
- ASEAN Briefing (@ASEANBriefing) — ASEAN Briefing, authored by Dezan Shira & Associates (@DezanShira), is “a platform dedicated to the various and increasing number of trade treaties and agreements throughout the ASEAN region”. ASEAN Briefing is located here: http://www.aseanbriefing.com/
- Singapore International Arbitration Blog — Written by Jonathan Choo (@singarbitration) and other lawyers within Olswang’s international arbitration group in Singapore (@Olswang_Asia), the blog focuses on issues around the resolution of disputes through international arbitration in Singapore. Singapore International Arbitration Blog is located here: http://singaporeinternationalarbitration.com/
- China Copyright and Media (@ChinaMedia1) — Written by Rogier Creemers, “a post-doctoral scholar at the Programme for Comparative Media Law and Policy at the University of Oxford. The aim of China Copyright and Media” is to be an online resource providing access to and insight in Chinese law and policy regarding public communication.” Creemer’s blog is located here: https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/about/
- Lawrence Atkinson Blog — Authored by Sydney-based professional services recruitment consultant Lawrence Atkinson. As Atkinson outlines: The blog is “intended to develop discussion for the legal profession in terms of lawyer career development, career planning, and succession planning. It is also intended to assist with the implementation of what is generally referred to as “soft skills”. An area of personal development sadly missing from most law school curricula. It also provides practical management advice for professional service firm owners and managers.” Lawrence Atkinson Blog is located here: http://lawrenceatkinson.com/category/las-blog/
- eLawyer Law Blog Forum (@eLawyerMalaysia ). Published by Kuala Lumpur-based legal recruitment consultant Eddie Law, eLawyer Law Blog Forum covers the business of law in Malaysia from an insider’s perspective. Too, as Law outlines: “eLawyer is one of the largest online legal communities in Malaysia with more than 7,500 registered members and…[it]…attracts more than 500,000 hits on a monthly basis.” ELawyer Law Blog Forum is located here: http://www.elawyer.com.my/blog/
- Chinese Law Prof Blog — Authored by Donald C. Clarke (@donaldcclarke), Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School, Chinese Law Prof Blog covers China at the intersection of law and public policy. Chinese Law Prof Blog is located here: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/china_law_prof_blog/
- China Law Insight — Authored by King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) (@kwmlaw). The blog covers a broad range of legal topics in China relevant to the business. Too, the blog is published both in English and Chinese. Notably, KWM also maintains a Weibo account in addition to other social media accounts — for distributing the blog content and interacting with readers China Law Insight is located here: http://www.chinalawinsight.com/
- China IPR Intellectual Property — Published by Mark Cohen, guest professor at the Renmin University of China. The blog “aims to provide access to information, news and events related to IP development in China”. China IPR Intellectual Property is located here: http://chinaipr.com/
- China Briefing — Published by Dezan Shira & Associates (@DezanShira), China Briefing provides business intelligence on legal, tax, and operational issues in China from a practical perspective. China Briefing is located here: http://www.china-briefing.com/
- Connected Asia — Connected Asia focuses on the legal and commercial challenges associated with growth in new technologies in Asia. With a particular emphasis on the tech, media and gaming sectors. Connected Asia is mostly written by Singapore-based lawyer Matt Pollins (@MattPollins) of Olswang (@Olswang_Asia). Connected Asia is located here: http://www.connectedasia.com/