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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

London Man Acquitted in Richmond Row Brawl Trial, Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of Aggravated Assault

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London, Ontario – A London man has been acquitted of aggravated assault by a jury after a week-long trial that centered around a late-night brawl on Richmond Row. The fight resulted in a severe brain injury for one individual. Yaseen Muhammed, 22, was visibly emotional when the jury announced the verdict of not guilty on Friday after four hours of deliberation. The victim, Muhammed Ahmad, 24, suffered a catastrophic brain injury on August 3, 2021, and remains in a persistent vegetative state, requiring constant care. The trial heavily relied on surveillance video footage captured during … Read more