Snow in March, International Women’s Day and new government legislation, it’s another week for the history books! 

What’s going on in the news this week? US President Donald Trump has pressed pause on steep trade tariffs and UK secondary schools have been forced to cut more staff.

As the legal industry pay war continues, DWF Group Plc CEO Sir Nigel Knowles has warned City firms that massive pay packages “is only a sticking plaster” and is “not a sincere, sustainable or healthy solution” for attracting and retaining talent. 

The newly qualified (NQ) solicitor ‘pay war’ continues as Linklaters LLP and Allen & Overy LLP each increase NQ lawyer salaries to £125,000 to match magic circle counterparts Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

Resourcing manager Rob Brown offers insight into Blake Morgan's training contract recruitment process, including the most common way candidates let themselves down in applications, the key skills aspiring lawyers need and how non-legal work experience can improve an application. 

In this insightful and engaging masterclass, sponsored by Ropes & Gray International LLP, an experienced private equity associate and trainee guide you through the intricate world of private equity. This session provides a comprehensive overview of Ropes & Gray, a leading international law firm, and delves into the fundamentals of private equity.

Deloitte is the last of the Big Four accountancy firms to be granted an alternative business structure (ABS) licence, allowing it to offer reserved legal activities.

Following the Domestic Abuse Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons last week, the Law Society says the bill must do more to protect victims. It recently passed a significant stage in its path to becoming law and will now be examined by the public bill committee.

What is the Insurance Act 2015 and what impact will it have on commercial insurance?

New rules come into force on 1 July 2014, ensuring that every member of a chambers’ selection panel must have received training on fair recruitment processes.

Meet John Smith, solicitor at Burges Salmon in Bristol. Find out how his enjoyment of working with other people coupled with his love of the law means that employment law always appealed.

How has the courts' approach to non-compliance with procedural deadlines changed since the introduction of the Jackson Reforms?

The National Legal Alliance has launched a wellbeing service – métier legal lifestyle protect – to support lawyers who are struggling with burnout and poor mental health. 

Well, the Panama Papers make for a revealing read - not that you have to actually read all 11 million of them, just digest what the papers are saying about them. For the tax-avoiding rich and powerful, it’s a nail-biting time as the world gets to see exactly how they hide their millions away. Read on for this and other enlightening business news from the past week: 

The University of Law has revealed its plans to reopen all its UK campuses for staff and students in September.