Richard Susskind is advocating for the UK law profession to invest in an institute for legal innovation to address issues arising from artificial intelligence.
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Why do some lawyers desire to lead law firms? The answer often lies in a sense of duty towards their law firm and their profession.
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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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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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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
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
Law Firms’ Worst Fears of Cyber Criminal Attacks Sees Australian Firm’s Data Released Read More »
An Australian lawyer claiming gender discrimination against him when applying for a boutique law firm has lost his claim, where he found his interviewers too beautiful.
Australian Lawyer’s Sex in the City Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed Read More »
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.
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.
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Form Unprecedented Global Elite Law Firm Two big law powerhouse law firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have announced their merger to establish what they consider to be the world’s first fully integrated global elite law firm. Allen & Overy senior partner Wim Dejonghe (above) said
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