Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in £2.7bn law firm merger
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
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Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
Postpartum Bleeding: Maternal Choice is Key
New guidelines emphasise informed consent for managing postpartum haemorrhage. Discover why patient choice is now central to maternal care in the UK.
EU Court: Denmark's 'Ghetto Law' May Be Unlawful
The European Court of Justice has ruled Denmark's controversial 'parallel societies' legislation may constitute racial discrimination, offering hope to residents in targeted Copenhagen neighbourhoods.
UK White Christmas 2025 Forecast & Historic Snow Facts
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
Albanese adopts 13 antisemitism measures after Bondi attack
PM Anthony Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and adopts envoy's 13 recommendations, including IHRA definition. Jewish groups call it essential, while critics warn of division.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to tackle misogyny
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Gibson Dunn promotes record 13 to partner in London
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Christmas Travel Warning for Parents with Different Surnames
Separated parents face a festive travel headache. Legal expert reveals the essential documents needed to prevent your child being turned away at the airport this Christmas. Act now to check your paperwork.
31 Reforms Proposed for Victoria's Anti-Corruption Watchdog
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
Italy's restrictive sex education bill sparks protests
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
Baby of brain-dead mum remains in NICU for Christmas
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
Italy delays landmark law defining rape by consent
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Weil Elevates Four London Lawyers to Partner
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks
New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.
Judges become 'human filters' for AI in Australian courts
Australia's top judge warns AI use in courts has reached unsustainable levels, forcing judges to filter machine-generated arguments. Discover the risks and rewards of legal AI.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Wimbledon exempt from new anti-ticket touting law
Wimbledon is set for an exemption from Labour's new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting its multi-million pound debenture sales that fund tennis. Discover the details.
Nuremberg Trials Archives Go Online After 25 Years
Harvard Law School launches fully digitised Nuremberg trials records after a 25-year preservation project, offering unprecedented public access to the landmark Nazi war crimes proceedings.
UK Government Delays Transgender Spaces Guidance
Leaked EHRC guidance reveals trans women could be questioned over single-sex spaces based on appearance. Labour accused of delaying publication to avoid backlash. Read the latest developments.
Law Firms Rule Out Private Equity Deal After Merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie abandon private equity partnership plans following their transatlantic merger. Discover what this means for the legal sector.
NSW Child Protection Law Faces Loophole Criticism
The Minns government's bill to protect children from incarceration contains a controversial loophole allowing courts to disregard developmental evidence, potentially increasing youth detention.
Lords: Political Attacks and Backlogs Erode Rule of Law
A damning House of Lords report warns the UK's rule of law is weakening due to political attacks on judges and severe court backlogs. Read the urgent call for action.
Cravath's City Lawyers Get £100k Bonuses
Cravath Swaine & Moore offers London lawyers special bonuses up to $150k as US law firms intensify competition for UK legal talent. Discover the impact.
Accountancy Firms Challenge Big Law's Market Share
Major accountancy firms are aggressively expanding into legal services, threatening traditional law firms' dominance. Discover how this shift impacts the UK legal landscape and what it means for clients.
Israel Used Banned Cluster Munitions in Lebanon War
Exclusive investigation reveals Israel used widely banned cluster munitions in recent Lebanon conflict, with evidence verified by arms experts. Discover the humanitarian impact.
International Law Under Attack: Why Rules Still Matter
As global tensions rise, experts debate whether international law is dying or evolving. Discover why the 1945 framework remains crucial despite current challenges.
Your Rights at Work During UK Snow and Ice Warnings
Met Office amber warnings bring snow and ice across the UK. Discover your employee rights regarding travel, pay, and remote work during severe weather conditions.
Wimbledon exempt from anti-touting law for debentures
Wimbledon secures government exemption from new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting £340m debenture revenue. Exclusive details on the financial impact and regulatory carve-out.
43% of UK Teens Experience Sexual Choking
New research reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s have engaged in strangulation during sex, with experts blaming violent online pornography for normalising this dangerous practice.
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