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Lancashire law firm Harrison Drury has reported its best-ever results in the Legal 500 rankings for 2027, which the firm attributes to its investment in people. The rankings, published by Legal 500, are a key measure of standing among UK law firms, and the firm says growing and developing its team drove the improved recognition across its practice areas.
- 2Calls grow for general strike to bring country to standstill●A general strike will bring the country to a standstill. It will give the power to the working class to establish its ow
Supporters of a general strike say it would bring the country to a standstill and give the working class the power to establish its own workers' government. The call is circulating alongside news of workplace victories, including dozens of publishing staff at Legalease, publisher of legal industry bible The Legal 500, winning what is described as a dramatic victory. The strike appeal reflects rising labour militancy and confidence among organised workers.
- 3North Carolina sports betting tops $500M for 12th straight month▼NC sports betting exceeds $500M for 12th consecutive month
Sports betting in North Carolina surpassed $500 million in wagers for the twelfth consecutive month, according to WRAL. The streak underscores the scale of the state's market since legalization, with residents consistently wagering over half a billion dollars monthly.