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Government announces cash injection for criminal legal aid
The UK government has announced a £24 million injection of cash into police station and youth court fees, marking the “start of the government’s work to support the sustainability of the justice system both now and in future”.
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Your commercial news round-up: Revolut, Apple, shop prices, wind projects
Ready for a whirlwind of this week’s commercial news? Revolut is facing potential legal action from Republic Europe over a blocked share sale, while consumer organisation Which? has launched a £3 billion legal claim against Apple regarding its iCloud service. Meanwhile, JD Sports’ chair has warned of price hikes due to new tax rises and German energy firm RWE is cutting its offshore wind investment following Donald Trump’s re-election. Read on to uncover all the details!
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Herbert Smith Freehills announces merger with Kramer Levin
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is poised to merge with the US law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, establishing a new transatlantic powerhouse that’ll employ 2,700 lawyers and generate more than £1.5 billion in revenue.
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US law firms outshine UK counterparts in pro bono work
US law firms are outperforming their London counterparts when it comes to pro bono work, according to a survey by Law.com. The study asked 35 law firms to disclose the total number of free hours worked by lawyers at their UK offices and the percentage of lawyers undertaking pro bono work.
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SRA faces backlash over Axiom Ince collapse
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been criticised for its response to the collapse of Axiom Ince in 2023, which led to the loss of 1,400 jobs.
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LawWorks announces the 2024 Pro Bono Awards shortlist
LawWorks has announced the shortlist for its 2024 Pro Bono Awards, which recognise and celebrate achievements in legal pro bono work, undertaken by organisations and individuals.
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Your commercial news round-up: US election, interest rates, UK house prices
As Tuesday 5 November marked the 60th quadrennial presidential election in the US, the world awaited the results with bated breath. In this week’s commercial news round-up, we outline the impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on lawyers across the world and take a look at US shares, the dollar and predictions for the UK’s economic growth. Plus, we provide an update on the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates; and the state of house prices in the UK.
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Junior lawyers at US firms in London face 70-hour working weeks
Trainee and junior solicitors at US law firms in London are facing intense work schedules, with some exceeding 70 hours a week and often finishing after 10:30pm. US law firms occupy the top 11 spots on the hours table, according to a new survey by Legal Cheek.
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Solicitors and barristers on strike as a “last resort”
Criminal solicitors and barristers in Northern Ireland took part in a one-day strike on Monday 4 November to protest low legal aid fees. The Criminal Bar Association said that, when adjusted for inflation, legal aid rates have plummeted between 47% and 58% since 2005, putting the system of criminal aid at a “crisis point”.
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Law Society calls on Lord Chancellor to invest in justice system for long-term savings
The Law Society has called for further investment into the justice system – especially civil and criminal legal aid, which wasn’t mentioned in the recent autumn budget. The Law Society President Richard Atkinson said: “The message that the Lord Chancellor should be hearing is spend to save.”
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