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'No more David v Goliath': New Hillsborough Law to level legal playing field
Government says legal aid pledge is the biggest commitment to legal spending in more than a decade.
Paralegal jobs at Freshfields put at risk
Trials disrupted as prison video link fails
Parents hid tracking devices in children's gifts, court hears
AI platform buys existing firm as law embraces new tech
Costs order for lawyer over 'abusive' conduct of tribunal claim
In depth: Bar bullying - 'culture of impunity for those at the top'
Demand for answers as SSB Law clients have loan debts cancelled
Lawyers cut out as FCA tries to close motor finance floodgates
Solicitor quitting frontline conveyancing laments 'thankless job'
Barrister's Oxford falsehood leads to disbarment
Action plan to cut 'unacceptable' family court waiting times
Rookie solicitor working in 'chaotic' firm cleared of dishonesty
AI will monitor offenders to 'prevent crime before it happens'
Legal professionals remain hesitant over digital justice services
The ultimate all-rounder? NQ solicitor balances law, cricket and commentary
Family justice system 'badly letting children down', MPs warn
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Roundtable: Coming forward - supporting profitability and growth
In seeking business success, law firms lean ever harder on functions that were traditionally ‘back office’ – and clients are noticing. Eduardo Reyes reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion, sponsored by Travelers.
Water way to raise money
Dispute resolution partner at City firm takes on a solo swim across the English Channel.
John Eddowes, the polymath of Carey Street
Obiter was saddened to learn of the death of one of the great characters of legal London.
Banking on damage limitation
When HMCTS really wants to fix a bit of damage to its estate, it moves at a blazing pace.
'The best ****ing night of our lives'
Following on from the park baseball boys (1 August), I did defend other brothers who were a bit more venal. They lived near the old cinema in the Caledonian Road, which seemed to show endless Randolph Scott double bills. It was also conveniently near Pentonville Prison, from which another client, ...
In focus: D-day for new 'failure to prevent' offence
SFO will be keen to bring the first prosecution for the new offence, so that companies ‘feel the bite’.
Barriers to collaboration
Disputes and the EU: Patching it up
New leadership and renewed focus for legal tech
How to enhance the OPG’s safeguarding role
Cultural chameleons and authenticity
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims
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SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE
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SRA and FCA warn law firms and claims management companies over poor practices in motor finance commission claims
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SRA appoints Sarah Rapson as new Chief Executive Officer
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Report shows small firms keen to adopt technology but barriers still exist
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First-tier complaints rule changes should help everyone improve
Firm hires: Trio of new starters at Asserson
Firm hire: CHR Family Solicitors welcomes partner
Firm hire: Senior associate relocates from South Korea to join Leeds firm
Firm hires: TWM Solicitors welcomes five NQs
Firm hire: TV Edwards Solicitors appoints head of public law children
Firm hire: Licensing operations head joins Bermans
Firm hire: Perkins Coie recruits technology specialist as partner
Firm hire: Associate solicitor appointment at Mackrell LLP
A sweep of legal history
Lee Wall reviews 'Latin American International Law in the Twenty-First Century'.
How policy paid lip service to proper protection
Jenny Beck reviews 'Implementing the Domestic Abuse Act 2021: Progress, Gaps, and the Rise of Maternal Victimisation in the UK'.
Handling big data with care
Tom Proverbs-Garbett reviews 'Handbook on Governance and Data Science'.
Retreating from the cliff edge
David Pickup reviews 'Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace'.
Oceans apart on the environment?
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'The Law of the Sea and the Planetary Crisis'.
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