Author: Legal Cheek
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Police uncovered his drug dealing while investigating client
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First US office
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BigLaw’s battle for junior talent is getting expensive
Kirkland & Ellis to keep mega-profits under wraps
World’s highest-grossing law firm stops sharing financial figures with media
Cleary boosts NQ lawyer pay to £172.5k and ups financial support for vac schemers
Extra £500 living costs allowance on top of £750 weekly pay
Ex-A&O boss co-founds AI law firm
New venture takes aim at the billable hour
White & Case unveils fresh new look
Branding update
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader keeps 14 of 21 trainees in latest retention round
Two on fixed term deals
SQE1 pass rate drops to 42%
Down from 53% in January
Jury trial curbs scaled back in government u-turn
Plans had sparked criticism from lawyers
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