Your source for the latest developments in the legal world. Our Legal News section provides timely updates on significant legal cases, regulatory changes, judicial decisions, and other key events that shape the legal landscape globally.
Meng Wanzhou is facing extradition from Canada to the United States on charges of bank fraud, having allegedly misled UK bank HSBC regarding Huawei’s business dealings in Iran, which potentially caused HSBC to breach US sanctions. Wanzhou has been under house arrest in Vancouver since December 2018. Her legal team have argued that the 300 […]
Newly qualified solicitors at Herbert Smith Freehills’ London office will now earn £107,000, consisting of an undisclosed base salary and a bonus. In their first year at the firm, trainees will take home £47,000, with this figure increasing to £52,000 in their second year at the company. Other UK law firms have also recently increased […]
On Thursday, celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for attempting to extort up to $25 million from sportswear giant Nike.
DLA Piper’s newly qualified London-based solicitors will be £12k better off in September, with base pay increasing to £88,000 from $76,000. From September, trainees in London will see a £1k pay increase, taking their first year earnings up to £46,000 and their second year earnings up to £51,000. The considerable pay increase for London newly […]
Yesterday, Slater and Gordon applied for a stay on nine test cases that were brought forward by personal injury clients, but are now represented by Check My Legal Fees. The firm stated it was seriously concerned that these cases were resulting in costs burdens for claimants. However, the representative for the claimants, Robin Dunne, argued […]
The Information Commissioner’s Office handed the British airline giant its latest fine to date of £20 million. The Information Commissioner’s Office labelled British Airways' failure to protect its staff and customers as “unacceptable”. The amount British Airways are expected to pay in their settlement, however, remains confidential. In the UK, collective legal action does not […]
MSG Networks Inc. shareholders are now able to proceed with a vote on the proposed merger with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp after an investor request to delay attempts by CEO James Dolan was rejected. James Dolan of Madison Square Garden Entertainment wanted to delay attempts to consolidate his family’s interests in the companies. The […]
Customer relationship management (CRM) is critical for any business, and law firms are no exception. CRM has a simple goal—improve your business relationships and, in doing so, help your business grow. For most companies, managing relationships with customers means everything, from marketing, to sales, and customer service. Similarly, legal services have to find new clients […]
A complaint has been issued against Broadcom by the FTC, accusing the company of illegally monopolising markets for semiconductor components used to deliver broadband internet services and television. The FTC has also issued a proposed content order that would settle the charges. The consent order states that Broadcom can no longer exclusively require its customers […]
Air Astana filed a lawsuit against Embraer over issues relating to its E190-E2 model and is seeking damages after it had to ground its E190-E2s due to technical issues. Air Astana claims that Embraer was not entirely open regarding the aircraft and its related issues. Amongst its allegations against Embraer, Air Astana has claimed that […]
Lawyer Monthly is a news website and monthly legal publication with content that is entirely defined by the significant legal news from around the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies. Privacy PolicyOkI do not consent
