Lloyds Banking Group posted a second-quarter profit of £2.3 billion on Thursday, surpassing analyst forecasts and reinforcing confidence in the UK banking sector. The strong result was accompanied by the launch of
Despite widespread optimism about artificial intelligence transforming legal work, new billing data suggests small law firms are actually spending more time per case, not less. The findings come from 8am’s SMB Law
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American equity markets are confronting a more demanding earnings environment in 2026, with the bar for corporate profit growth having risen considerably since last year. Investors who drove indices higher in recent
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The FTSE 100 edged upward as deal activity surrounding Vodafone (VOD) and easyJet (EZJ) provided a positive boost to London-listed equities. Investor sentiment received a lift from corporate developments tied to both
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a Request for Information on July 9, seeking public input on potential changes to mortgage disclosure and rescission requirements. The RFI targets rules under the Truth
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Biglaw Associates In One Practice Area Bill An Average Of 54.4 Hours Per Week, Chambers Report Finds
A new report examining the Biglaw associate experience has shed light on the gruelling billing demands placed on lawyers at major firms across the United States. The report, published by Chambers, analyses
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The FTSE 100 opened marginally lower at 10,471.94 on Thursday, as investors digested a series of corporate and macroeconomic developments across global markets. European indices fared slightly better, with the Euronext 100
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Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has delivered a sharp verdict on Rachel Reeves’ record at the Treasury, dismissing it as “managerial incrementalism” that falls well short of what the City needs. Speaking
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a district court’s claim construction and grant of a preliminary injunction in a pharmaceutical patent case. The ruling came in Otsuka
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Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into forensic investigation work, promising faster analysis, cleaner audit trails, and significant implications for legal proceedings. Agentic AI systems are designed to operate with greater autonomy than
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US financial markets are contending with growing concerns over rising leverage, as traders and institutions increase their exposure amid shifting economic conditions. Leverage across US markets has been climbing steadily, raising alarm
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