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Mishcon de Reya raises salaries for trainees

Mishcon de Reya has increased the salaries for newly qualified (NQ) and trainee lawyers, aiming to remain competitive and attract top talent

Law firms invest heavily in AI adoption

Law firms are set to spend an average of £2,000 per lawyer on AI this year despite facing major adoption challenges

Browne Jacobson wins DWP legal contract

Browne Jacobson is set to support in-house lawyers at the DWP from July 2025, enhancing legal guidance

Hands-free, not risk-free: the hidden dangers of in-car tech

Despite being legal, hands-free systems create cognitive distractions that can impair driving and lead to dangerous or even fatal incidents

Supreme Court rejects mandatory hire contracts for private hire vehicle operators

Analysis of contractual obligations under Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

Shvidler v Secretary of State: sanctions proportionality and individual rights

Supreme Court scrutinises proportionality of sanctions against British citizens under SAMLA regime.

Court of Appeal clarifies costs allocation in Thames Water restructuring appeal

The Court of Appeal's ruling on costs distribution establishes important precedents for restructuring litigation.

High Court refuses late amendment in FROL insolvency case

Court denies joint liquidators' application to amend pleadings in £496 million undervalue transaction dispute.