Category: Metro
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Trump targets vac schemes with new executive order
US President attacks BigLaw diversity initiatives as ‘discriminatory’ US President Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on some of the country’s leading law firms… Read More
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BSB chair to leave this summer
Follows SRA and LSB bosses quitting roles Kathryn Stone OBE, chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB), will step down from her role later this… Read More
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Shoosmiths retains 100% of its spring qualifying trainees
All nine Shoosmiths has recorded a 100% trainee retention rate this spring, with all nine of its March 2025 qualifiers staying on as newly qualified… Read More
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CMS wellbeing ambassador quits firm over anti-Islam and trans social media posts
Reform UK candidate exposed for offensive posts by political X account City law firm CMS says it has taken “prompt and decisive action” against one… Read More
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SQE exam fees to rise for third time
Increases track inflation and cover additional costs of delivering exams in Welsh The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have announced a third fee increase for the… Read More
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Judicial Watch Sues for Intel Agencies’ Records on Tim Walz’s Relationship with China
From Breitbart: Judicial Watch on Thursday sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records about former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s relationship with China,… Read More
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Trump’s executive orders under siege — but is he already winning?
As legal challenges mount, US President escalates his attack on law firms In just the first seven weeks of his presidency, the Trump Administration faced… Read More
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Legal Watchdog: D.C. Police Demand $1.57 Million To Release Jan. 6 Bodycam Footage
From The Federalist: The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is charging the conservative legal watchdog, Judicial Watch, more than $1.5 million to access bodycam footage… Read More
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Latham joins Kirkland in $7 billion revenue club
Very (very!) strong financials Latham & Watkins has joined Kirkland & Ellis in the $7 billion revenue club after posting a record-breaking financial performance for… Read More
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Woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years before he set fire to free himself
WATERBURY, Conn. (TCN) — A 56-year-old woman is facing multiple charges for allegedly holding her stepson captive in her home for 20 years and subjecting him… Read More