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UK Appoints First Woman Chief Justice, Ending Centuries-Long Wait

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In a historic milestone for women in law, Dame Sue Carr has been appointed as the first female chief justice of England and Wales, ending a 755-year wait. Carr, a Lady Justice of Appeal, will assume the role in October 2023. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, with the courts undergoing modernization and facing resource constraints. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step towards greater gender representation in the judiciary.

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Former Lewis Brisbois Partners Depart Amidst Scandal: The Rise and Fall of Barber Ranen

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Inappropriate Emails and Allegations of Misconduct Shake the Legal Community Longtime law partners John Barber and Jeff Ranen recently made headlines after leaving prestigious firm Lewis Brisbois under controversial circumstances, which included the revelation of offensive emails that the media obtained from their former firm. The departure of profile partners from law firms, particularly when

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More BigLaw Moves By Freshfields

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Freshfields’ Continues Its US Expansion With Big Law Raid Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has continued its expansion in the United States with the recruitment of a legal team from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. A group of four partners specializing in crisis management, regulatory risk management, and cybersecurity will be joining their team. The Wilson Sonsini

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Law Firms’ Worst Fears of Cyber Criminal Attacks Sees Australian Firm’s Data Released

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Law Firm Dark Web Nightmare Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth is currently undergoing an investigation into allegations that hackers have released data stolen from the company on the dark web. The firm serves clients at both commercial and government levels across all states and territories, became aware of the data breach on Friday. According to

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In A Big Law Shift Skadden, Arps Takes a Stance on Remote Work with Four-Day In-Office Requirement

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, a major US law firm, has mandated that lawyers must work in the office four days a week, shifting from their previous three-day requirement. The firm aims to balance remote work benefits with in-person collaboration. This move reflects a broader trend in the legal industry as firms reassess office attendance policies following the pandemic.

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Tragic Suicide of UK Human Rights Lawyer Sparks Lawsuit, Raising Concerns About Lawyers’ Mental Health Issues

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The widow of a human rights lawyer who died by suicide is suing a psychiatrist for £5 million, alleging negligence in his care. The lawsuit raises concerns about mental health treatment and the effectiveness of the care provided at a private hospital.

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How A Law Blog Changed The US News Law School Rankings

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U.S. News has released its controversial 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings, which faced delays and methodological changes. The rankings now heavily emphasize employment outcomes and bar passage rates. Notable changes include Harvard dropping to fifth place, a tie between Penn and Yale being broken, and Duke making the biggest gain in the T14. State schools also saw significant improvements.

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