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• Freshfields turns to former lawyers to fill fee-earning gaps »

  21/05/12 Human Resources
  Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is rolling out a scheme to tap into its alumni network as a way of sourcing fee-earning staff at busy periods.
• Hourly billing 'incentivises inefficiency', says Neuberger »

  18/05/12 Finance, Human Resources
  The end of the hourly rate is nigh and a costs council should be established urgently to review litigation billing methods, the Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger has warned.
• Employment law reforms confirmed in Queen’s Speech »

  11/05/12 Human Resources
  Outlining the Government's plans for the year ahead, the Queen said that economic growth was a key focus for reform.
• Freshfields NQs to make at least £65k as new merit pay system kicks in »

  09/05/12 Finance, Human Resources
  Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has confirmed associate salaries under its new merit-based pay scheme.
• First Supreme Court decisions on age discrimination offer guidance for employers »

  08/05/12 Human Resources, Risk & Compliance
  This week saw two significant age discrimination cases reach the Supreme Court, both of which involve issues that employers need to be aware of.
• Dewey puts staff on notice for termination as banks move to secure interest »

  08/05/12 Finance, Human Resources
  Embattled US giant Dewey & LeBoeuf has sent out official notices warning staff in the US that they are risk of mass layoff.