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Burges Salmon gifts 5% bonus to all staff after strong year
Profits up 25%
Freshfields to cut paralegal numbers at Manchester hub
'Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,' MC firm says
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Government deploys AI to stop crimes before they happen
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC
Ex-Dentons staffer banned over cocaine smuggling in Abu Dhabi
Jailed for 10 years
Managing partner suspended for year after backdating client-care letter
Dishonesty allegation dropped
London remains go-to destination for dealing with commercial disputes
Beats places like New York, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore
Mystery donor pledges £100k reward in hunt for missing BPP student
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan was last seen 18 months ago
Ban sexual relationships between barristers and pupils, landmark report urges
Strongly discouraged but currently no regulatory prohibition
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Shoosmiths distances itself as Angela Rayner tax row escalates
National law firm confirms it did not advise deputy PM on £800k flat stamp duty error
SRA slaps trainee with restrictions after assault conviction
Convicted earlier this year
Lawyers using AI to boost billable hours, report finds
Prioritising additional chargeable work over potential work–life balance benefits
HSF Kramer posts 94% trainee retention score
29 out of 31 🤝