New LawCare report A mental health charity has supported more people in the legal sector than ever before, with trainee solicitors among those reaching out for help in significant numbers.…
Anonymous call made with robotic voice A law student has been convicted of making hoax bomb threat to the University of Reading after being expelled, triggering the evacuation of campus…
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Sentenced next month A solicitor has been convicted of stalking after bombarding a court blogger with around 120 emails, voicemails and a birthday gift over a five-month period. District Judge…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Lammy’s jury changes will not fix backlog, warns chief barrister (£) Brother of London lawyer killed in mass…
One associate used it to buy dog shoes US law firm Kirkland & Ellis has reportedly scrapped its ‘Kirkland Concierge’ service, a luxury perk that gave partners and associates access…
Spoils trademark bid Swedish plant-based producer Oatly has had its hopes soured after losing a long-running legal battle to use the word “milk” to market its products. On Wednesday, the…
‘Panicked’ A solicitor who turned up half an hour late for a court hearing and then tried to cover his tracks with a fabricated attendance note has been struck off…
Spared jail A former legal secretary at Latham & Watkins has been barred from the profession following a conviction for fraud. Aminata Pungi made “unauthorised transfers” from the personal bank…
Legal Cheek explores the TC alternative For years, qualifying as a solicitor followed a familiar script, from university to law school and then on to a training contract. But that…
Blow for open justice A digital archive that helped journalists track criminal court cases is being shut down by the Ministry of Justice. Courtsdesk will reportedly be deleted within days…
Career changer seeks guidance In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee who entered the legal profession after a previous career is concerned about the awkwardness that has arisen because they…
Move set for 2030 Credit: Piercy&Company Herbert Smith Frehills Kramer has signed a deal for a new headquarters in the City of London, with an expected move-in date set for…
Productivity gains, but at what cost? AI may be making junior lawyers faster, but new findings suggest it could also be weakening the very skills the profession depends on. According…
Concerns over conflating ‘art with evidence’ More than 60 senior legal and cultural figures have backed a push for clearer statutory safeguards on the use of music lyrics as evidence…