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August 14, 2024
NC Court Defers Ruling To Unseal Cadwalader Coverage Suit
The North Carolina Business Court on Monday did not outright reject a bid by a Lloyd's of London syndicate looking to unseal a complaint by Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP seeking coverage for a November 2022 data breach, though the judge did admonish the syndicate for failing to consult with Cadwalader's counsel before filing the motion.
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August 14, 2024
DAC Beachcroft Posts Record Profits As Income Tops £326M
DAC Beachcroft LLP said on Wednesday that a strong performance in its core sectors helped it to post record profits, as its revenues climbed for the 10th consecutive year to just over £326 million ($419 million).
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August 14, 2024
Mauritius Gov't Report On Lawyer's Conduct Was Unfair
A Mauritian barrister can challenge a report that branded him a "spy" for drug traffickers, as the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council found on Wednesday that the principles of fairness and natural justice were not followed when those conclusions were reached.
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August 14, 2024
Addleshaw Goddard Nears £500M Revenue As Profits Soar
Addleshaw Goddard LLP said Wednesday that turnover increased by double digits to just short of £500 million ($643 million) as it published its latest financial results, fueled by growth in markets including Ireland and the Middle East, and revealed that profits surged by 14%.
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August 14, 2024
CMS Closes On €2B In Global Revenue
CMS said on Wednesday that its global revenue has edged closer to the €2 billion ($2.2 billion) mark that it reached in 2023, driven by its corporate team, as the firm's U.K. limited liability partnership recorded an increase in income of approximately 7%.
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August 14, 2024
Watchdog Warns Coroner Over 'Bollocks' Comment
An assistant coroner has been handed a formal warning for misconduct after he described a barrister's submission during an inquest as "bollocks."
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August 13, 2024
Most In-House Counsel Worried Over Transparency Act
Most legal and compliance executives are worried that their own companies are not ready to meet the requirements of the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act, and many don't even know when the reporting deadlines are.
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August 13, 2024
German Patent Boutique Hires HGF Team For Munich Launch
German patent law firm WSL Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB has hired a team of specialists from Harrison Goddard Foote for a new office it has launched in Munich as it looks to attract more international clients and capitalize on the launch of the European Union's Unified Patent Court.
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August 13, 2024
Travelers Defends DWFM Beckman Over Investment Advice
The insurer of now-defunct DWFM Beckman LLP has hit back against claims that the firm negligently advised a real estate investor on an almost £20 million ($25.5 million) deal, denying that the firm advised her on the investment at all.
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August 13, 2024
Walker Morris Poised To See Turnover Top £70M
Walker Morris LLP said Tuesday that its turnover is likely to exceed £70 million ($90 million) when the firm next reports its official financial results, as it strives to continue growing its business following a recent change in leadership.
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August 13, 2024
Solicitor Reprimanded Over Sexual Comments In Court
A solicitor was reprimanded by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Tuesday for making inappropriate sexual comments in a courtroom — but the panel stopped short of any further sanction because the lawyer apologized and took full responsibility for his behavior.
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August 12, 2024
Kirkland Hires Simmons & Simmons' Antitrust Head In London
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Monday that it has recruited the head of competition, antitrust and trade at Simmons & Simmons LLP in a move to boost its capabilities representing clients in U.K. and European Union matters in its London office.
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August 12, 2024
Law Firm Director Fined For Allowing £10K Account Shortfall
The English solicitors watchdog has fined the director of a law firm for showing "reckless disregard for his regulatory obligations" by allowing a £10,000 ($12,800) client account shortfall to go unnoticed for months after a misunderstanding.
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August 12, 2024
Spanish Lawyer Arrested For Alleged €4.5M Fishery Bribe
The Spanish national police have arrested a lawyer who allegedly transferred €4.5 million ($4.9 million) through his own company to officials close to the Equatorial Guinea government to secure a factory contract, according to the European Union's law enforcement agency.
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August 12, 2024
Death Of Firm Owner Ends Employee Contracts, Judge Rules
An employment judge has ruled that the staff of a solicitor were not employed after his death because his father did not have the legal authority to offer them a contract, according to a decision published Monday.
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August 12, 2024
Skadden Boosts London Pay For New Lawyers To £173K
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has hiked the annual salaries of newly qualified lawyers at its London office, raising pay to £173,000 ($221,000) and joining other U.S. outfits that have thrown down the gauntlet to the legal market in the English capital.
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August 12, 2024
Man Who Incited Violence Against Lawyers Gets 3 Years
A man who incited violence online against immigration solicitors and asylum seekers has been imprisoned for more than three years.
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August 09, 2024
Conveyancing Firm Fined Over AML Failings
An English solicitors firm has been fined £21,843 ($27,864) for failing to keep records required under anti-money laundering regulations, the Solicitors Regulation Authority said Friday.
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August 09, 2024
Pinsent Masons Trying Shorter Working Week
Pinsent Masons LLP said Friday that it is trying out a compressed working week as the legal industry continues to grapple with the advantages and challenges of flexible working.
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August 09, 2024
Landlords, Lawyers Accused Of Lying To Get Costs Ruling
A man who was in a legal dispute over rent arrears has sued his landlord and the landlord's legal team for more than £147,500 ($187,383), alleging that two cost judgments were obtained by fraud.
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August 09, 2024
Lawyer To Face Tribunal Over Report Of False Asylum Claims
A former law firm manager must face a London tribunal after the Solicitors Regulation Authority suspended his practicing certificate and shut the legal business down following a media investigation into fake asylum claims.
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August 09, 2024
Linklaters Partner Sanctioned For Inappropriate Conduct
Linklaters LLP has reportedly sanctioned a partner accused of inappropriate behavior during a work trip with a female colleague to Vienna.
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August 09, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen China Evergrande Group file a commercial fraud claim against its founder's ex-wife, legal action by Manolete Partners against the directors of an insolvent construction company, VietJet tackle a claim by French banking group Natixis and more developments in the "Dieselgate" scandal. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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August 09, 2024
Lawyers Fear Far Right Riots WIll Harm Fight For Diversity
As far right groups target immigration lawyers in riots across the country, practitioners fear the unrest could lead to potential long-term effects on future generations in a field that continues to struggle with diversity.
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August 08, 2024
Judge In HMRC Case Won't Step Aside Over 'Scurrilous' Claim
A London judge has refused to recuse himself from litigation involving HM Revenue & Customs because of apparent bias and institutional corruption owing to his former connection to the department, finding some of the allegations "frankly scurrilous."
Expert Analysis
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How In-House Legal Teams Can Improve Their Reputation
In-house legal teams, long believed to create unnecessary hurdles, can reframe themselves as integral business partners by embedding best practices in governance and compliance, engaging directly with key stakeholders and fostering relationships with colleagues, says Sarah Davis at The Legal Director.
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Why A Robust Brand Is Increasingly Important For Law Firms
The benefits of a brand are not always viewed as quantifiable, but the legal sector is realizing the tangible benefits and important function of a strong brand, and can take steps to capitalize on this significant value-adding asset, say Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn, Ben Girdlestone at Byfield and Leor Franks at Kingsley Napley.
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SRA Review Could Bring Shift In Handling Legal Client Funds
Recent high-profile cases of breaches of fund-handling rules, and an ongoing Solicitors Regulation Authority review, challenge a long-standing culture of law firms dealing with client funds in-house, and firms may need to opt for other business models to enhance consumer protection, says Claire Van Der Zant at Shieldpay.
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Opinion
Why Incoming Government Must Reform UK's Justice System
As the U.K. approaches a possible watershed general election, the new government must undertake the reforms and investment needed to restore the justice system, and public confidence and safety with it, says Sam Townend at the Bar Council.
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The In-House Versus Law Firm Talent Battle In The Gen Z Age
Although elite law firms are offering ever-increasing salaries to talented associates, the traditional concept of partnership is evolving, and work-life balance issues and a greater concern with working in a sustainable environment among Gen Z lawyers mean that going in-house is becoming a more attractive option over time, say Calvin Gardiner and Simi Bains at Buchanan Law.
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PR Perspectives: Consider The Value Of Legal Awards
Many lawyers question the value of entering or sponsoring legal awards, but with a structured approach and appropriate management, they can provide a chance to promote a firm or set of chambers across multiple platforms and a golden opportunity to develop new business, says Clare Rodway at Kysen.
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Law Firms Should Consider Value Of Off-Peak LinkedIn Posts
Statistics show only a minor dip in law firms' LinkedIn post performance at weekends and holiday periods, demonstrating a missed opportunity to reach the many business leaders and lawyers who use the platform at off-peak times, says Simon Marshall at TBD Marketing.
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PR Perspectives: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Legal PR
Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn outlines practical steps that public relations professionals working in the legal industry can take to excel at their craft, including providing regular media coaching to lawyers and quantifying the value of PR work.
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Why Law Firms May Want To Set Up Charitable Foundations
An increasing number of law firms are setting up their own charitable foundations, which may be a way of achieving the goals a purposeful business wants to pursue and demonstrating to its stakeholders a tangible commitment to its professed values, says Robert Nieri at Shoosmiths.
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Client Complaint Data Offers Key Insights For Lawyers
While the Legal Ombudsman has not yet released its latest annual report to the public, we can look at last year's data to decipher what may have caused a spike in client dissatisfaction and predict what to anticipate in an effort to improve the quality of legal services, says Qarrar Somji at Witan Solicitors.
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Disciplinary Ruling Has Lessons For Lawyers On Social Media
A recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal judgment against a solicitor for online posts deemed antisemitic and offensive highlights the serious sanctions that can stem from conduct on social media and the importance of law firms' efforts to ensure that their employees behave properly, say Liz Pearson and Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.
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Law Firm Considerations In Attracting And Retaining Talent
As law firms move away from a solely seniority-based partner remuneration model toward a reward performance system, they need to look holistically at overall contribution, maintaining an effective hierarchy of entrepreneurial senior partners, diligent management and hardworking junior staff in order to incentivize the stars they wish to keep, says Catriona Watt at Fox & Partners.
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Series
PR Perspectives: Focusing On The Truth Will Gain Trust
With a firm’s hard-won reputation at risk of being trashed if news breaks that the business has misled its stakeholders, it is far better for a public relations team to insist that external promotions be truthful, driving the organization to look critically at itself and make positive change, says Clare Rodway at Kysen PR.
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Why It's Helpful To Understand The Role Of The SRA
With the ongoing Post Office inquiry and review of the role lawyers played in the scandal, the Solicitors Regulation Authority is currently under wider public consideration, and it is worth examining its role as a regulator, says Steve Roberts at Richard Nelson.
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Tips For Hiring Adaptable Legal Talent In Uncertain Times
Amid the current period of economic and regulatory turbulence, businesses will need to consider skills that go beyond technical excellence when hiring in-house legal talent — including versatility, commercial awareness and artificial intelligence proficiency, says Jerry Temko at Major Lindsey.