A partner at Linklaters has been banned from consuming alcohol at work events following allegations of groping a female associate during a firm retreat. The incident has led to significant scrutiny within the firm, prompting discussions about workplace conduct and accountability. In a separate case, Steven Meiner, a former SEC employee, resigned after 17 years amid an HR investigation into multiple sexual harassment allegations from women. He has since taken a new position with a CEO whose other company recently secured a city contract. These developments highlight ongoing issues of sexual misconduct in professional environments.