BP tightens workplace romance rules after Looney scandal: Legal experts weigh in June 11, 2024 BP has tightened its workplace relationship policy, months after the CEO was ousted for failing to disclose his affairs with colleagues. Employment lawyers weigh in
Former BHS directors hit with multi-million pound ‘wrongful trading’ ruling June 11, 2024 In a landmark ruling, the High Court has delivered a damning verdict against the former directors of BHS Group, eight years after it collapsed
HMRC tax rule changes put professional service firms into limbo June 10, 2024 The UK tax agency is probing firms for potential backdates contributions after changes to a tax rule which affects LLPs
City law firm breaking barriers with new parental leave policy June 10, 2024 Women are still underrepresented in senior positions at City law firms. Jenner & Block has revamped its London parental leave policy to tackle this issue.
Landmark report reveals GenAI’s time-saving impact on legal work June 10, 2024 A significant number of lawyers reported that GenAI helped them manage their workload more effectively, as new data highlights the time savings
City law firms fight for the best London office space with ESG at the forefront June 7, 2024 London’s legal sector has over 12m sq ft of lease expiring between now and the end of 2030, as law firms are set to compete for the best of the City offices
British tech giant Mike Lynch acquitted after 12-year legal battle June 7, 2024 Lynch was initially charged with 16 counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy but one charge of securities fraud was dropped during the trial.
Amazon hit with ‘biggest ever’ UK class action in £1bn legal case June 6, 2024 The 'biggest ever' class action will be filed to a London Tribunal against Amazon over allegation it has illegally misused data and manipulated its Buy Box
Profit of top US law firms in London have dropped below £1bn amid M&A slowdown June 6, 2024 Profits at the top US law firms in London have fallen below £1bn as the downturn in the M&A market is starting to have its effects
Richard Desmond’s firm slams ‘flawed’ process that handed National Lottery to Allwyn June 5, 2024 Richard Desmond's Northern & Shell group has hit out at the "seriously flawed" procurement process that handed the National Lottery licence to Czech gambling group Allwyn Entertainment, a London court heard today.