Bill backlash More than 3,000 lawyers have urged Sir Keir Starmer to drop plans to restrict jury trials for some Crown Court cases, with retired judges, former Bar Council chairs and a former Director of Public Prosecutions joining a growing…
Quinn Emanuel chief says UK firms have ‘healthier’ work-life balance The founder of US law firm Quinn Emanuel has suggested that lawyers at US firms work harder than those at their UK counterparts. John Quinn set up the firm back…
‘Risk of substantial harm’ International law firm Kennedys has been fined £18,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after it allowed its client account to be used as a banking facility during a commercial property deal. In a decision published…
The Legal Cheek podcast explores everything from unfair dismissals to the new Employment Rights Act This week on The Legal Cheek Podcast, Julia Szaniszlo and Ryan Scott return for a closer look at one of law’s most varied practice areas….
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend US lawyers work harder, suggests boss of ‘most feared’ legal firm [The Times] (£) Concerns raised ‘months before’ PM Law Ltd collapsed [BBC News] Lammy’s jury reform plans…
8 tips for crossing that final hurdle Congratulations, you’ve secured that coveted vac scheme spot! This in and of itself is a fantastic achievement, and you should of course be very proud. The next step in your journey to obtaining…
Aspiring lawyer seeks advice In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, an aspiring lawyer is beginning to question whether a career in commercial law is still within reach, or whether it’s time to consider a different path altogether….
Exclusive: Spill the tea A departing lawyer at Clifford Chance has taken a swipe at the Magic Circle giant after leaving a number of “commemorative” mugs dotted around the office as she headed for the exit. In a farewell email…
U-turn The US Department of Justice has renewed its legal battle against several top law firms, appealing rulings that found a series of executive orders targeting them violated their constitutional rights. Legal Cheek reported yesterday that the DOJ had asked…
New outpost will not practise US law Macfarlanes is set to open a new office in New York next month. The Silver Circle firm said the move will bring its operations closer to the US private capital and private wealth…