Junior

Jury Trial for 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey Team Sexual Assault Case Likely Delayed until 2025, Experts Say

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London, Ontario – The potential start date for a jury trial involving five members of Team Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault may be pushed back to 2025. In a recent virtual session overseen by Justice Alissa Mitchell, Crown and defense attorneys agreed to hold three weeks of pre-trial motions starting on November 25. If these hearings take the full allotted time, they will conclude on December 13. However, legal experts argue that this timeline suggests the actual trial is unlikely to begin until the following year. Nicolas … Read more

White & Case London Office Raises Salaries for Junior Lawyers, Creating Excitement in Legal Industry

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LONDON – White & Case, a prominent global law firm based in the City of London, has announced salary increases for its junior lawyers. Newly qualified associates will see their pay rise by 7%, from £140,000 to £150,000. Trainee salaries will also be adjusted to £56,000 in the first year and £61,000 in the second year. This move comes as part of White & Case’s commitment to attracting and retaining top legal talent. The firm offers approximately 50 training contracts each year, according to the Legal Cheek Firms Most List 2024. Not only junior lawyers, … Read more

Oregon Student Continues Family Legacy as Junior Election Judge, Eager to Shape Future Elections

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OREGON, Ill. – In Ogle County, Illinois, the tradition of overseeing elections has been passed down through generations, and now a student is set to continue this legacy as a junior election judge. Sarah Branam will be taking on this role for the first time, with guidance from her mother, Annette. Surprisingly, Sarah finds the experience far from boring, as she has a genuine curiosity about the inner workings of elections and the processes involved. As Sarah prepares to embrace her role as a junior election judge, she is also eagerly anticipating her first opportunity … Read more