Today's video story: The world's most dangerous prison ever, in Albany New York. A jail full to the brim.
Focus of the Day story: Four in ten managing partners at leading law firms see alternative providers such as the Big Four accountants and insurers as the biggest threat to the legal profession, according to a survey published today. Meanwhile, firms are more likely to eye growth from investment in technology and hiring established teams of lawyers, rather than merging with other firms. Full story - Legal Futures
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