Author: Legal Cheek

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Former KWM London boss faces tribunal over allegedly ‘kissing’ colleague
'Inappropriate conduct' is not yet proven

HSF to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin
Subject to partner vote

‘A Barrister’ to appear before disciplinary tribunal
Anonymised listing on BTAS website 🤔

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

‘What is going on with legal LinkedIn?’
One lawyer isn't happy

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Judge criticises Fieldfisher for mishandling sexual misconduct claims leading to associate’s unfair dismissal
'We will take the time to reflect,' says firm

Former A&O Shearman partner rebuked by SRA following drink-driving conviction
Resigned from Magic Circle firm

Ex-City lawyer Robert Jenrick appointed shadow justice secretary
Accepts new role after missing out on Tory Party leadership

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Axiom Ince: SRA takes action over ‘improper’ £54 million transfer and ‘falsified’ bank statements
Muhammed Ali and Jayesh Anjaria slapped with section 43 orders

‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’
One junior solicitor has reached their limit

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

It’s a haunted house but it’s just … (law student edition)
SQE, TC rejections and more 😱

Solicitor fined for sending ‘threatening’ letters to nearly 250 schools about Covid measures
Not 'friendly warnings', tribunal finds

Research: Poor lawyer wellbeing costing big law firms £65 million a year
Staff working with mental health struggles

Autumn budget: Further cuts to justice ‘untenable’, Law Society warns
The Chancery Lane body says MoJ needs essential funding to address courts backlog