What is APP fraud and how does it affect a law firm’s clients?

The UK has agreed a “flexible” Brexit extension with the European Union that will now run until October, although Brexit can still happen earlier if Parliament can agree a withdrawal deal. In theory, the delay enables the Conservative and Labour leaders to keep on negotiating to find a way forward, while fantasists of all political stripes will use the extension to continue pursuing their own rigid versions of Brexit.

How will new-wave technology change the way that lawyers work?

The phrase “despite the impact of covid-19” embodies the overarching theme for M&A deals in 2021 for large international law firms. There has been a complete turnaround where deals, and especially megadeals, are de facto doing better than during pre-covid time. Deals are at a 10 year high in the first quarter of 2021 in the US. 

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The essential guide for all aspiring lawyers, The LawCareers.Net Handbook 2021, is available now as a free ebook so that candidates can access the best information from home.

The winner of the Future Legal Mind Award 2020 has been announced as law student Joseph Kelen, who wowed the prestigious competition’s judges with an entry arguing for reforms to laws on homelessness.

Riverview Law, the new ABS entrant to the legal services market, is set to offer 10 training contracts and 10 legal apprenticeships this year.

This is something of an umbrella organisation which encompasses various human rights schemes around the world.

Are you up to date with the commercial news? The US government is taking Google to trial, accusing the company of operating a monopoly in the market, and the UK government has introduced a new Renters’ Rights Bill. Meanwhile, John Lewis states that plans to boost business have been successful and a report into the NHS has highlighted the need for reform. Read on to find out more!