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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

Over 70% of lawyers think AI is ‘force for good’
Concerns remain over accuracy and ethical issues

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

Swearing more common up North, claims judge
Comment made in ruling on employment dispute

Exclusive research: What time do lawyers finish work at the UK’s top 100+ law firms?
Junior lawyers face long days, late finishes, and an 'always available' culture, highlighting the demanding nature of a life in corporate law

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

Russian court fines Google $20 decillion — more than world’s GDP
$20,000,000,000,000 (deep breath) 000,000,000,000,000,000,000

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