News – Page 127
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NewsPinsents to give bonuses for ‘excellent’ client service
Lawyers at the international firm will be receive up to £10,000 for client engagement and innovation.
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NewsCity firms losing partners over retirement
Some partners hide retirement plans, while some firms are reluctant to risk confrontation by pressing partners on the issue, study finds.
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NewsFirms face up to legal aid ‘limbo’
Leeds firm turns to technology with MoJ tenders outcome still unannounced.
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NewsFight to save England’s busiest doomed court
Chichester Combined Court is set for closure despite a 78% usage rate during 2014/15.
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Solicitor-advocates come under judicial fire in Scotland
Appeal court judge warns of conflict when a solicitor ‘instructs’ their own senior partner.
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NewsIn-house service reflects workforce ‘shift’
Addleshaw Goddard is the latest firm to establish a contract lawyer offering.
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NewsM&A boom continues to spur growth among top law firms
Average fee income at top-100 firms rose 6.8% in the first quarter of 2015-16, according to a regular industry survey.
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NewsFirm referred to SRA for ‘undermining immigration process’
Upper tribunal judges lambast Manchester firm’s ‘deliberate disregard’ for duties to the court.
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NewsSRA puts back decision on client account alternative
Regulator defers decision until a wider consultation on changes to the accounts rules.
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NewsLinklaters to allow e-signatures on legal documents
New technology will enable clients to sign documents via their smartphones, tablets or desktops.
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NewsFirm sorry for partner’s ‘misogynistic’ LinkedIn email
Charlotte Proudman complained after being sent a message complimenting her ‘stunning picture’.
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NewsMore firms report strong trainee retention rates
Majority of latest newly qualified solicitors will be based in London.
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NewsLegal complaint time limits to be unlimited to meet EU directive
Consultation opens on changes to enable Legal Ombudsman Scheme to operate under new ADR rules.
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NewsBarrister took £2,000 from client without permission
Tribunal finds Stephen Supple guilty of professional misconduct.
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NewsParabis admits ‘discreet discussions’ after fire-sale rumours
Speculation that Irwin Mitchell and Keoghs interested in acquiring parts of national firm’s business.
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NewsClaimant lawyers spending £76m a year on marketing
Average spend per business rose from £128,117 in 2010 to £315,810 last year.
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NewsDigital defence system ‘will cut red tape’
Criminal defence solicitors will be able to download initial disclosure of the prosecution case.
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NewsApprenticeships for solicitors set for 2016
The government has approved standards for the new legal apprenticeship route as part of its Trailblazer scheme.
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NewsBusiness dispute resolution plans could have ‘unintended effects’ – Society
Law Society says government proposals for a small-business commissioner need further consideration.
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NewsCo-op Legal heralds turnaround after £200k half-year profits
Figures a far cry from first half of 2014, when losses came to more than £5m.