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Trial delays in England and Wales for sexual offences are particularly bad, watchdog says
CY Leung criticises US law firm over decision to stop representing university seeking statue’s removal
Firm’s fee forecast now represents close to 5 per cent of its entire UK annual revenues
One idea would see lawyers at firms bidding for government contracts give 35 hours of free legal advice
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DLA Piper and Allen & Overy show the way in responding to clients’ desire for longer-term, big-picture thinking
Lawyers help strike a balance between overregulation and protection for consumers
Some 90 per cent of lawyers would consider wellbeing and mental health when seeking a new job, finds survey
Pioneers of radical change pursue a variety of routes
Carriers and their lawyers used legal innovation in a race against the clock
When it comes to innovation, an outside perspective can help
Bold and entrepreneurial projects win a reputation for specialist skills
From bonds to carbon credits, investors and regulators seek assurances that claims are not exaggerated
Lawyers tackled legal and data privacy issues to deliver Covid test kits in the UK
Award winner stands out for prioritising innovation
Moves aim to address the uneven experience of different ethnic minorities
New targets and regulations led to unprecedented activity in the past year
Are law firms’ wellbeing schemes just ‘sticking plasters’ for a bigger problem?
Individual claims may be small, but their impact is sizeable when combined
Mayer Brown sends letter to pro-democracy group demanding ‘Pillar of Shame’ is removed from campus
Firms have a duty to ensure workloads do not make staff ill despite penchant for overwork
Plus, private equity pays record premiums for listed companies, and a lesson in value investing from David Einhorn
Change in rules make it easier for people who claim sole domicile to bring an action in England.
Legal groups struggle with attrition as M&A boom sparks exhaustion among junior lawyers
Accounting, consulting and law firms engaged in an intense fight for top talent
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