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Male barristers “not being held to account” for bullying women – Legal Futures
The Bar Standards Board is “not holding perpetrator barristers accountable for harassment and bullying of women”, female barrister groups have argued. The post Male barristers “not being held to account”…
Scottish law firm extends English footprint with City acquisition – Legal Futures
Scottish law firm Gilson Gray has extended its expansion south of the border by acquiring City of London-based PCM Solicitors, with plans to enter other markets too. The post Scottish…
Veteran solicitor and domestic abuse victim can return to roll – Legal Futures
A veteran solicitor who was struck off in 2002 “against a background of traumatic domestic abuse” has been allowed to return to the roll to work in a pro bono…
Law Society tells criminal legal aid firms to consider pulling out – Legal Futures
The Law Society is advising criminal legal aid firms to carry out ‘viability reviews’ to determine whether they are able continue to provide services, and if they are, “whether scaling…
New data protection audit framework launched to help organisations improve compliance – ICO News
We have today launched a new audit framework designed to help organisations assess their own compliance with key requirements under data protection law. The framework empowers organisations to identify necessary…
Marking time – Law Gazette – Features
In its 200th year, the Law Society has been collecting accounts of solicitor contributions to the public good across England and Wales. Eduardo Reyes chooses some highlights. – Read More
Osborne Clarke retains 38 out of 44 qualifying trainees – Legal Cheek
86% score includes firm’s first solicitor apprentices Osborne Clarke has achieved a trainee retention rate of 86% for 2024, with 38 out of 44 qualifying trainees staying on. This year’s…
Your ultimate guide to life at the nation’s top chambers has just dropped! – Legal Cheek
Ahead of this Thursday’s Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair, the new and improved 2025 Chambers Most List is here Welcome to your complete guide to life at the top barristers’…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Lawyers consider withdrawal that could cripple justice system (£) Solicitor apprenticeships on trial: can they survive level 7…
Relief from sanctions – Law Gazette – Features
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Council ‘zealous to a fault’ over contempt – Law Gazette – Features
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Recovery positioning – Law Gazette – Features
Law firms have introduced a plethora of mental health initiatives, but LawCare’s helplines are busier than ever. Katharine Freeland looks at what employers should be doing to promote wellbeing. –…
Deceased solicitor’s partner told to delete posts attacking executors – Legal Futures
The High Court has ordered the partner of a leading Birmingham solicitor, who died at the end of last year, to remove social media posts accusing his executors of misconduct.…
Solicitor struck off for lying to partners about possible claim – Legal Futures
A solicitor who admitted lying to his partners about reporting a possible claim to their professional indemnity insurers has been struck off. The post Solicitor struck off for lying to…