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US judge bars Trump executive order against law firm WilmerHale
US Politics · United States

US judge bars Trump executive order against law firm WilmerHale

43% Left coverage: 47 sources
A judge in Washington on Tuesday struck down an executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, marking the third ruling to overwhelmingly reject President Donald Trump's efforts to punish firms he perceives as enemies of his administration.See the Story
Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Israel-Hamas Conflict · United Kingdom

Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

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Rules Forcing Barristers to Promote Diversity Dropped After Backlash
Free Speech · London

Rules Forcing Barristers to Promote Diversity Dropped After Backlash

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About-turn comes after trade body and senior barristers claim plans lack claritySee the Story

Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm HSF Kramer Officially Makes Its Debut - Above the Law

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It’s June 2, and for the Biglaw community, that means that a new competitor just entered the marketplace. Today marks Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s second day of existence, and the brand new firm — formed from the union of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin — grosses more than $2 billion, with about 2,700 lawyers, including approximately 630 partners. On Day One, the firm has already made some major moves, naming its global executive te…See the Story

'LPC grads are getting left behind in the SQE switch — and no one’s talking about it' - Legal Cheek

Aspiring lawyer voices frustration over transitional arrangements We did everything right. We wrote the “Why law?” essays, jumped through the assessment centre hoops, charmed grad recruitment, and secured the training contract. Finally, we were on the path to qualification. Except… the path moved. And the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) didn’t leave us a map. ‘Congrats on the TC! Now please start from scratch.’ When I was offered my traini…London, England · LondonRead Article

DWF partner fined over £2.2 million payout blunder - Legal Cheek

Fined £14k A partner in DWF‘s London office has been fined over £14,000 after he wrongly approved payments amounting to £2.2 million to a property developer client. Mark Andrew Shepherd was working in the firm’s real estate team in 2019 when it was instructed on the construction and sale of a number new-build residential properties. Shepherd, based in London, was the client partner on the matter, while a senior paralegal in the firm’s Manchester…London, England · LondonRead Article

Judge blasts barrister who appeared via video link without trousers - Legal Cheek

Dressing down A judge has reportedly given a barrister a dressing down after he appeared in court via video link without any trousers. The barrister — who, fortunately for his sake, has not been named — left court users at Shrewsbury Crown Court averting their gaze when he appeared on screen wearing what seemed to be underwear or shorts. According to The Birmingham Mail, when the court clerk connected the video link, it revealed a “chaotic bedro…Shrewsbury, England · ShrewsburyRead Article

Solicitor who juggled jobs at three law firms struck off - Legal Cheek

‘Misleading timesheets’ A solicitor who took multi-tasking to the next level by working for three law firms at the same time has been struck off the roll. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) heard that Belinda Owusuah Sarkodie had submitted timesheets claiming payment for the same hours on the same dates from two law firms where she was contracted as a locum solicitor. At the time, she was also held a “substantive” role at a third outfit.…Manchester, England · ManchesterRead Article

Quiet in court: rethinking legal confidence - Legal Cheek

University of Exeter law student Sajanthiya Siridaran challenges pre-conceptions around the type of students that make great lawyers I used to think I couldn’t be a good lawyer because I was quiet. When people think of lawyers, they often imagine naturally loud, confident, and bold personalities — always ready to argue and often expected to be the most commanding voice in the room. I believed this too, which made me uncomfortable as a naturally …Exeter, England · ExeterRead Article

Ex-Dechert lawyer loses PI claim over head injury from office door handle - Legal Cheek

Claim hinged on whether door counts as ‘equipment’ under Employer’s Liability Act Photo by H&CO on Unsplash A former Dechert lawyer who suffered a “concussive injury” after being struck on the head by an office fire door handle has lost a personal injury claim that could have been worth seven figures. Simish Chuhan, who was an associate in the London office of US outfit Dechert, was leaving the café in the firm’s old office when a fire door’s ha…Bristol, England · BristolRead Article

The best social media posts of the week - Legal Cheek

A round-up of online musings, memes and more Alan has returned. (IYKYK.) Yesterday, while reading the Legal Cheek article celebrating the government’s continued funding for solicitor apprenticeships (amazing news, btw!), I spotted this comment lurking in the replies… [Sian Wharf on LinkedIn] Here are 7 things great summer associates say that make them memorable (in all the right ways). The “best” summer associates are the ones who show curiosity…Read Article

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