Last 3 months headlines – Page 918
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NewsSRA ‘loosens the grip’ on separate business rule
Regulator seeks a level playing field for existing firms to own or manage separate businesses.
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NewsBSB plans to drop mandatory CPD hours
Regulator is proposing to abolish the requirement for barristers with over three years’ practising experience to complete mandatory 12 hours of CPD.
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NewsMove to limit judicial review for school objections
Education secretary wants to ‘sweep away’ legal loopholes, but critics say plans are undemocratic.
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NewsHigh growth in City as skilled jobs stay in London
Over the next debate the legal and accounting sector is set to create almost 5,000 jobs in the City.
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NewsWelsh government boosts ‘new-style’ firm with £325,000 grant
Carbon Law says investment will create 25 jobs in Cardiff.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for aiding ‘cruel’ fraud scheme
Kent practitioner Dale Walker received almost £900,000 for his part in the eight-man operation.
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NewsFirm sorry for Alton Towers personal injury tweet
Statement released today blaming message on ‘severe error’ of judgement.
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NewsDetainees ‘confused’ by legal aid cuts
Research by charity highlights impact of government reforms in immigration cases.
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NewsBond Dickinson claims 20% profit rise
Revenue up 7% as national firm continues to thrive after 2013 merger.
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NewsExpanding practice snaps up files of collapsed firm
Express Solicitors now targeting further acqusitions helped by bank financing.
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NewsNo anti-father bias in family courts, research finds
Men and women have similar success rates when applying to get access to their children in family courts, according to a study of 200 cases.
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NewsUniversity of Law changes hands again
Netherlands-based company snaps up institution for undisclosed sum.
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NewsQuindell deal boost for Slater and Gordon
Acquisition will enhance earnings per share at Australia-listed law firm.
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NewsLegal aid clawback powers come into force
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says measures are another step towards ‘fair and credible’ system.
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NewsChinese-owned ABS sets up in London
Yangtze Law aims to capitalise on the increasing number of Chinese companies looking for foreign investment.
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NewsCity firm announces first articled apprenticeship
Mayer Brown becomes the first City firm to offer the alternative route to qualification.
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NewsEmployment tribunal caseload rebounds after slump
The number of single claims in tribunal cases jumps 16% in six months after slump caused by fees.
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NewsFlight delay compensation firm becomes ABS
FairPlane approved seven months after a landmark ruling opened the way to a wave of claims against airlines.
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NewsSmall firms lead way with pro bono efforts
Research shows firms with formal pro bono policies donated more hours of free legal assistance than those without.
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NewsCourtroom abuse sparks new McKenzie friend fears
Judicial consultation imminent amid concerns that McKenzie friends ‘are cannibalising work that the bar should be doing’.