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NewsCriminal firm cleared over drink-drive ad
Advertising watchdog says Cambridge firm was not condoning driving offences.
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NewsHogan Lovells seeks capital from salaried members
Crackdown by HMRC to clarify the definition of LLP membership will come into force on 6 April.
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NewsResolution allies with credit provider to fund separation
Clients offered unsecured loan at preferential rates.
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NewsSociety opposes appointments power transfer
LSB wants frontline regulators to pick their own boards, rather than have them chosen by professional bodies.
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NewsFunding crisis closes human rights group
Human rights organisation Interights has announced it will close next month due to a funding shortage, executive director John Wadham has said.
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NewsLong-serving Irwin Mitchell CEO to stand down
John Pickering will leave the firm after 37 years.
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NewsRegulator seeks to lift ABS barriers for one-stop shops
Regulator to draw up changes to authorisation of multi-disciplinary practices.
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NewsGovernment confirms court fees increase within weeks
Minister: ‘Courts not immune from the tough decisions we have had to take.’
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NewsMoJ facing legal challenge over cuts
Criminal solicitors poised to seek judicial review of the decision to cut fees and will refuse new Crown court work from Monday.
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NewsLitigation funder hails ‘significant interest’ in UK
Burford Capital says results are sign of ‘continued acceptance and adoption of litigation finance’.
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NewsGovernment wants power to fine rogue CMCs
The Ministry of Justice said new fining powers could mean some cold callers will be fined millions of pounds.
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NewsQuindell profits rise 164% as company seeks full listing
Chief executive hails ‘proof’ of success of business model.
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NewsSolicitors join forces with probation staff in 48-hour walkout
Protest is against legal aid cuts and plans to privatise most of the probation service.
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NewsLegal diversity groups reject John report on race
Racism faced by BME solicitors in disciplinary matters is as serious for the legal profession as the Lawrence inquiry was for the police, diversity groups have alleged.
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Costs consultants give pricing a makeover
Two costs consultants have merged to offer what they claim will be a completely different outlook on pricing.
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Barrister offers money-back guarantee
Taunton barrister offers solicitors a full refund if they are not satisfied with the quality and timeliness of his service.
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Irwin Mitchell secures £60m funding
National firm Irwin Mitchell has secured £60m in a four-year package from three major UK banks to fund growth plans.
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European venture for lit funder
Global litigation funder Bentham IMF has entered into a joint venture with a US-based investment advisory firm to establish operations in Europe.
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Cyber SOS team is go
A government-backed emergency response scheme for cyber attacks and other computer emergencies, CERT-UK, will be formally launched by the Cabinet Office today.