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A landmark conviction has been made under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, but is it a genuine victory for the legislation?
This week big four audit firm PwC has revealed that it will boost its headcount, the Oatly trademark dispute continues and the government has announced a new trade deal, among other things. Read LCN’s round-up below for some updates to keep you in the loop. If you’re interested in a story, delve into it further to start developing your commercial awareness.
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has revamped its monthly magazine, the CILEx Journal, to support the growing number of CILEx lawyers.
Law students have launched a petition demanding that the government includes the Legal Practice Course among programs eligible for its postgraduate loans.
Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has confirmed that he will retire from his position in July.
The Junior Lawyers Division is encouraging members to participate in the Law Society’s consultation on a recommended minimum salary.
Kings College London has launched a scholarship programme worth £2 million each year for law students who display academic excellence, leadership potential and ambition.
In its strictest sense, a company lawyer will advise clients on the rules and requirements of the Companies Act 2006, which is the prevailing legislation governing how UK companies are incorporated, registered, governed and dissolved.
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The fifth annual Sport Resolutions conference took place last week, with this year’s focus on the key industry issues of anti-doping, gambling addiction and racism in sport.
National law firm Devonshires has retained 100% of its six newly-qualified (NQ) lawyers for the second year in a row.
The proposals published by the Legal Services Board following the Legal Education and Training Review have been heavily criticised by the City of London Law Society.
City law firm Ashurst LLP has announced pay rises for both its London-based trainee solicitors and newly-qualified lawyers.
Six leading law firms are set to attend the third annual OPEN event for disabled students who are interested in a career in commercial law.
New research has revealed that privately educated lawyers still make up the majority of legal professionals at the country's top 20 law firms.
LawCareers.Net has launched its very own YouTube channel, with a view to helping students build up their commercial awareness, sharing top career tips and going behind the scenes with the legal profession's movers and shakers.
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The next LawCareers.Net webinar on 29 September at 3:00pm is a great way to top up your commercial awareness. You can watch our expert panel of law firm associates discuss the legal practice of IP, from patents to trademarks. If you’ve missed our previous practice area webinars – check out the recordings on the LawCareers.Net YouTube channel.
