THIS ISSUE
Lawyers have been asked for their views on the economic crime levy, to be imposed on anti-money laundering regulated businesses and law firms
Small and medium law firms are bullish about the future but, paradoxically, far less confident about their clients’ prospects, according to this year’s Bellwether Report
This year’s London Legal Walk, postponed due to COVID-19 until 5 October, will now take place virtually, organiser London Legal Support Trust has announced
Prisons are struggling to cope with a larger proportion of older inmates with poor health and the impact of COVID-19, MPs have warned
Remotely witnessed wills will be deemed legal due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said
Barristers are considering leaving the profession due to the financial impact of COVID-19, with publicly funded, criminal and young practitioners hardest hit, research has found
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
Myers & Co—Jess Latham
Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire
NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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