August is traditionally a slower month in both the news and the legal industry, but so far, there are no signs of a lull. 

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer rocked the boat by telling all its lawyers that from September, they will be expected to work from the office three days a week, an increase on its previous quota. The news earlier today grabbed readers – many firms will likely be hoping to do the same, while many lawyers will be nervously awaiting their summons.