Mar 17, 2016
Written By Jack J Collins, Editor, AllAboutCareers.com
Time at the Bar: Round-up 26th February
Mar 17, 2016
Written By Jack J Collins, Editor, AllAboutCareers.com
Welcome to the inaugural Time at the Bar, the AllAboutLaw roundup of the best of recent news and commercial awareness in the legal sphere.
In the News
Long-term Partners? Later retirements could block careers
Research has revealed that later partner retirements is blocking the development of up and coming lawyers.
‘Offensive Banner’ student is cleared
Adam Barr, who was taken to court over a banner with colourful language and depicting politicians, is freed without charge.
Reintroduce free cases, says Law Society
The Society has implored the Legal Ombudsman to return to a policy of allowing two free reviews to firms.
The arguments on how best to reform the Crown Prosecution Service aren't going away, and now government officials have waded in.
Has UBS committed tax offences in Europe?
Swiss banking giant under investigation for planned tax avoidance in Belgium.
Commercial Awareness
Apple, unlocking iPhones and the FBI
We explore the legal aspects of the US Supreme Court case regarding Apple refusing to hack an iPhone for the FBI.
Adam Johnson, the trial and underage sexuality
The trial that continues to make the headlines shows no signs of abating, but what exactly is it all about. Is there a case for the defence?
And finally...
AAL Bizarre: Wragge sack supervisor for selling printer toner on eBay
In a bizarre occurrence, Wragge are forced to sack a supervisor after he steals the company's printing equipment and sells it for personal gain.
AAL Muppet of the Week: Clarkson finally settles lawsuit
Jeremy Clarkson finally resolves the lawsuit about him punching a producer in the face after not getting any dinner, almost a year later.
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- Catalonia - arrest warrants issued for deposed government members
- Clifford Chance’s SPARK Scheme: How can it help you to secure a training contract early on?
- Gender pay gap at the top - women paid around £12,000 less
- Robert Mugabe resigns after a 37 year rule
- "The Gender Pay Gap Is A Continuing Reality"