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Global Legal Leaders to Converge at London’s Perfect Law Conference for Groundbreaking Discussions on Class Actions and Mass Torts

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London, England — Legal experts and litigators from across the globe will converge on London for the Perfect Law: Global Class Actions and Mass Torts Conference, scheduled for April 24-25. This prestigious event aims to present a platform for prominent international legal figures to exchange pioneering insights and discuss recent trends and advancements in the field. Among the speakers are Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad. E., Managing Partner at Torys’ Montréal office, and Partner Sarah Whitmore. They will take part in discussions that delve deeply into the nuances and emerging practices in the realm of class actions … Read more

Final Appeal on Anti-Homosexuality Laws in Trinidad and Tobago Reaches London’s Privy Council Amidst Rising Tensions Over LGBTQ+ Rights

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London, England – A contentious legal battle that could change the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in Trinidad and Tobago is set to be decided by the privy council in London, the country’s highest appeal court. This follows a surprise decision by Trinidad’s supreme court last week to reinstate laws criminalizing consensual same-sex acts, sparking international concern and prompting travel advisories for LGBTQ+ tourists. The legal saga began in earnest in 2018 when Trinidad’s high court ruled to abolish the archaic ‘buggery law,’ which dated back to 1925 under British colonial rule and criminalized consensual anal … Read more

Former Dancer at London’s Playboy Club Casino Victimized as Legal Secretary by Male Lawyer

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London, England – A former dancer at the Playboy Club Casino in London has been awarded £18K in compensation after being recruited as a legal secretary by a male lawyer who frequented the establishment. The woman, known as “BR” during the tribunal, was never paid for her work and faced demeaning comments from her employer. Employment Judge Anne Martin described the case as “extraordinary.” BR was approached by the lawyer, referred to as “AD” in filings, who invited her to work as his personal secretary at Eldwick Law, a boutique disputes law firm in London. … Read more