In this episode of "The Legal Loop," we dive into the latest developments in the legal world. A new LawCare report reveals a 35% rise in legal professionals seeking support for stress and anxiety, emphasising the pressure in the profession. Meanwhile, HMRC and the DBT launch a consultation on e-invoicing, aiming to streamline business processes and reduce paperwork burdens.

Sustainability is also in the spotlight, as gas leaks at three law firms reportedly produced emissions equivalent to 500,000 miles driven, raising concerns about the sector’s environmental impact. On the salary front, Norton Rose Fulbright hikes NQ lawyer pay to £135,000, continuing the industry’s fierce competition for top talent.

We also cover a barrister’s suspension over inappropriate workplace conduct, the American Bar Association’s move to challenge Trump’s ‘equal merit’ order, and the government’s proposed cuts to solicitor apprenticeship funding, which could reshape the future of legal education.

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