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NewsFamily courts told to publish more judgments
Judgments will be available to the public and media, under guidance issued by the head of the Family Division.
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NewsRise in partner numbers points to upturn
Figures show an overall net increase of 2,795 partnership posts.
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NewsMoJ confirms plans for medical whiplash panels
Working group set to meet from next month to finalise proposals.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency delays rollout of online working
National use of the digital system for civil cases has been put back from 20 January to allow for ’technical improvements’.
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NewsLay magistrate numbers continue to fall
Charity says it is unclear why magistrate numbers have gone down while district judge numbers have gone up.
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Simmons & Simmons top law firm on gay-friendly list
Charity Stonewall includes 10 law firms in annual list of top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff.
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NewsDisclosure costs force CPS to drop drugs case
Cost considerations should not interfere with the Crown’s disclosure duty, says Crown court judge.
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Coroners’ death warnings go online
Public will have access to 600 'preventing future deaths' reports a year.
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NewsFamily lawyer criticises MP’s ‘dangerous’ advice
Lawyers will have to fight harder to get independent expert reports in care cases.
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NewsSRA warns firms over diversity data compliance
Majority of firms yet to fulfil requirement to provide information on their workforce.
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NewsHughes considers cash for legal diversity
Extra financial help might encourage people from poor backgrounds to come into the legal profession, says minister.
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NewsResearch bolsters case against legal aid cuts
Falling crime rates indicate that the annual bill will fall by £84m by 2018/19, against the £120m fee saving demanded.
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NewsTop lender urges firms to embrace prudence
RBS still keen to lend to law firms, but says they must be more accountable for their finances.
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NewsLegal aid cut threat to family mediation drive
Cases begun before LASPO set to reach their conclusion.
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Best legal outlook since 2007, says survey
The increased optimism reflects signs of growth in the UK economy, says accountancy firm Smith & Williamson.
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News‘Chronic problem’ with legal aid in abduction cases
Legal aid in child abduction cases should be granted immediately, High Court judge suggests.
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NewsClifford Chance broadens diversity with ‘CV blind’ scheme
The magic circle firm is reaching out to students outside the Russell Group.
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NewsBias has ‘significant’ effect on verdicts, jury research says
Tests should be introduced to reduce effect of prejudice and ensure burden of proof is understood.
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NewsEstate agents urged to involve solicitors earlier
Help to Buy expected to put more pressure on sector, but legal advice can help to speed things up.