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.
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 Plan Tackles Deepfake Porn and Toxic Masculinity
A new UK initiative aims to combat deepfake pornography and harmful masculinity norms through education. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting young people. Learn more about the proposed solutions.
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.
Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
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.
Porn firm fined £1m for weak age checks
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
Cara Hunter on the deepfake that nearly ended her career
Irish politician Cara Hunter reveals how a malicious deepfake video nearly derailed her election campaign in 2022 and why she's now fighting for new laws to protect women from AI abuse.
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.
Americans planned homeless army for island invasion
Two Texas men allegedly plotted to recruit homeless people, invade Caribbean island, and establish sex slave regime. Facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Ashurst Capital Markets Lawyers Join Baker McKenzie
Two senior capital markets partners depart Ashurst for Baker McKenzie, marking significant recruitment win for the global firm's London practice.
Clifford Chance AI redundancies hit London roles
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance is making 55 London business services roles redundant, citing AI adoption and work moving to hubs. Read the full analysis.
Greens warn of neo-Nazi threat and nature law concerns
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi discusses neo-Nazi rally fears and criticises Labor's potential deal with Coalition on nature laws. Read the full analysis.
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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