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Almost half of US lawyers see no rate increases in 2022, Wolters Kluwer report shows

Some 27% of law firm timekeepers saw no increase, while 13% saw average rates go down

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ALSPs become $20bn global market after latest growth spurt, study shows

ALSPs are now growing at a compound annual growth rate of 20%, Thomson Reuters says

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UK lawyers increasingly concerned about their career prospects, LawCare study shows

Some 22% of legal professionals called LawCare with career concerns last year, up from 8% a year earlier

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Exclusion and lack of recognition powerful drivers of gender inequality in Hong Kong legal profession, report finds

Research by Mayer Brown and Women in Law in Hong Kong finds 'boys' club' culture and bias of colleagues and clients affects women at every stage of their careers

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Majority of UK public would join a class action – even if awareness of them remains low

Support for group claims comes despite lingering suspicion over perceived US ‘import’ into UK legal system, study finds

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Law Society backs calls for step-change in socio-economic diversity of professional services by 2030

Report calls for half of senior financial and professional services sector leadership to come from a non-professional background by 2030

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International law institute launches project to deepen research into corporate-related climate litigation

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law will draw on experts from science, the judiciary, legal practice and academia

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Majority of small US firms optimistic about growth outlook, Thomson Reuters study finds

Almost six in 10 firms expect revenues and profits per lawyer to rise over next 12 months

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Lawyer profitability declines for third consecutive quarter as demand wanes and expenses rise

Firms may face increased pressure to cut headcount this year to reduce costs, Thomson Reuters says

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Legal leaders fret about 2023 hiring, talent retention challenges, report finds

Reputation concerns and lack of senior level diversity also top of mind, according to MDC study

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Black judges to be under-represented until 2149, says Law Society of England and Wales

‘Glacial pace’ of progress on diversity also sees women and Asian judges held back according to new analysis

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The Global Legal Post launches Artificial Intelligence comparative law guide

Law Over Borders guide will help businesses navigate international laws and guidelines at inflection point for technology

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European employers mull reducing pandemic remote working options, study finds

Tight labour market means employers still need to offer some flexibility to attract and retain talent, Littler survey shows

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