Last 3 months headlines – Page 513
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Bumper retention rates point to City optimism
Every magic circle firm is taking on a higher proportion of trainees compared with last year.
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Law firms owed tens of thousands await news of Bolton sale
Football club battles for its future as dozens of unsecured creditors watch and wait.
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CMCs ordered to clean up ads amid 'widespread' poor practice
Financial Conduct Authority lays down new regulations as part of a tougher regime for the sector.
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Generation 'Z' likely to demand prenup - survey
Law firm says celebrity culture has influenced attitudes towards marriage and civil partnerships.
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Burford faces class action by investors
New York firm Rosen invites investors in litigation funder to join lawsuit.
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90% of firms pessimistic about criminal sector's future
Solicitors blamed an ageing profession, out of court disposals, sector shrinkage and a dearth of respect.
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Call for code of practice to oversee machine learning in policing
Problem is not the absence of regulation but its diversity and lack of specificity, academics say.
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Clyde & Co Edinburgh team moves to Scottish firm
Clyde & Co said it can now concentrate on its core practice areas, such as insurance, energy and infrastructure.
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Brexit blamed for conveyancing dip
Number of transactions falls for a second consecutive quarter.
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Crumbling courts: broken lift blocks barrister from Corbyn hearing
Two disabled lawyers in same case struggle with lack of access to RCJ Bear Garden.
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Two law firms on forces-friendly employer list
Biscoes Solicitors and Harrison Clark Rickerbys recognised for long-term commitment to armed forces.
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Metamorph continues buying spree with Buckinghamshire acquisition
Law firm consolidator enters the home counties where it expects to grow.
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Solicitors’ fury as insurer abruptly quits PII market
Insurer intermediary Aon notifies small firms that Lloyd’s has refused to underwrite its Maven MGA facility.
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SRA concern over reluctance to report criminal defence 'touts'
Regulator says documentary evidence not necessarily needed to build up a picture.
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Dentons appoints 'mindfulness' chief to boost wellbeing
Solicitors will be taught breathing techniques and ‘mindful movement’ in a bid to combat stress.
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New adventures beckon for senior women leaders
Christina Blacklaws and Vidisha Joshi announce big news on Twitter.
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MoJ under-reporting probate delays, says Law Society committee chair
HMCTS figures suggest there are delays of four to six weeks, while solicitors claim that delays can exceed three months.
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Solicitor gave court 'no adequate explanation' for wrong deadline dates
Decision to grant relief from sanction is overturned after a finding that the court did not have correct information.
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Advocacy standards back on agenda as SRA seeks views on higher rights proposals
Advocacy in serious youth court cases would be restricted to solicitors holding revised qualification.
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Social mobility boost for aspiring solicitors
Law Society seeks to remove qualification hurdles for 10 students experiencing hardship.