President’s pro bono haul exceeds £700 million Five more leading law firms have announced they will provide millions of dollars worth of free legal services in exchange for exemptions from…
Misled court A paralegal has been barred from working in the legal profession after fabricating an email to cover up a mistake that caused a client’s case to be struck…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Hamas lawyers must be struck off, says Robert Jenrick (£) Why are British lawyers acting for Hamas? (£)…
Ultimately undone by Instagram pics A lawyer who emailed in sick to spend time with friends at an Aussie Rules football game has lost his unfair dismissal claim against his…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more What do Gen Z Lawyers Want? Their work dinner is £135 a head. I can’t help thinking that some barristers are earning…
Don’t risk your legal rep A US lawyer has gone viral on TikTok after warning students to think twice before becoming “lawfluencers”, arguing that BigLaw and social media “do not…
Law grad and real estate paralegal, Dara Antova, shares the benefits and risks of embracing social media in the legal industry Over the past decade, a new breed of legal…
Following reports of disruptions Judges and court officials are set be issued with new guidance on allowing emotional support animals in court, following reports of disruptions caused by barking, growling,…
Barred by regulator A chartered legal executive has been barred from the profession after fabricating documents — including a medical report, a witness statement, and even a letter that falsely…
Cyber counsel frustrates (human) judges A screenshot of the proceedings The claimant in a New York employment dispute was reportedly given short shrift after attempting to use an AI-generated avatar…
Pair claim ‘substandard’ course scuppered lawyer dreams Two former Anglia Ruskin students have taken legal action against their former university, claiming that problems during their Legal Practice Course (LPC) ultimately…
500 outfits sign court submission supporting US firm targeted by sanctions Magic Circle firm Freshfields is among 500 law firms — and the only global elite outfit — to sign…
Law firms can’t be expected to sacrifice themselves in an unwinnable fight, says former Ashurst boss Charlie Geffen The former senior partner of leading City law firm has come out…
Seven months since announcement The government has said this week that a final decision on whether solicitor apprenticeships will be affected by the levy funding cuts announced some seven months…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Freshfields only large firm to sign on in support of legal fight against Donald Trump (£) UK bans…