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Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
Over half of disabled lawyers have experienced ‘ill-treatment’ at work, research finds
Use of demeaning language and victimisation among issues flagged in new disability report
Reed Smith ups NQ lawyer pay — and billable hour targets
Rookie pay hits £90,000, as billing targets increase from 1,650 to 1,700 hours
Dentons revamps training contract in bid to make trainees more resilient
Global law firm wants to create 'more good days at work'
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French lawyers dance in protest to government pension reforms
Jiving for justice!?
High Court slams top family judge for not knowing what consent is
Judge Tolson said woman was not raped because she had not 'physically' resisted unwanted sex
£900 fine for hedge fund lawyer who ‘lost his temper’ and punched opera-goer in row over seat
Attack occurred at Royal Opera House
Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Clifford Chance lead the way on 2020 brand power rankings
Based on opinions of multinational bigwigs
Calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline continue to rise with stress, depression and bullying among top concerns
Over half of callers to LawCare were trainees, pupils or junior lawyers
Unqualified former paralegal admits pretending to be a solicitor in High Court
A cautionary tale for Suits fans
Piers Morgan could face prosecution over ‘unhinged’ criticism of Meghan Markle, says The Secret Barrister
Outspoken broadcaster branded Duchess 'a piece of work' and 'spoiled brat'
Reports of sexual misconduct at law firms hit all-time high in wake of #MeToo
Complaints to regulator more than double in five years
Grade II listed building in heart of legal London to get new lease of life… as a Wetherspoons
Cheap booze for bazzas ?
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
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London trainee lawyer who admitted repeatedly raping woman after police discovered work ID at scene jailed for 14 years
Ex-Cripps rookie went on to attack another woman on same night