News – Page 66
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NewsClifford Chance posts lower retention score
Magic circle firms open the autumn retention reporting season.
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NewsComplaints about barristers on the rise
Regulator also reveals efforts to warn of McKenzie friend dangers.
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NewsFirm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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NewsBurford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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NewsSRA names new non-solicitor chair
Anna Bradley, a former chief executive of the National Consumer Council, succeeds Enid Rowlands in January.
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NewsBeware of cyber attacks from hostile nations, spy agency tells law firms
National Cyber Security Centre says that 60% of practices reported 'information security incidents’ last year.
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NewsAdministrators appointed at award-winning personal injury firm
Nesbit Law Group had enjoyed a successful period in the days before fixed costs were slashed.
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NewsListed CMC's share price drops as it signals 'modestly lower' profits
National Accident Helpline remains positive about outlook and planning for third law firm tie-up.
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NewsSolicitors 'lost clients and suffered unmitigated damage' supporting bar boycott
Criminal Law Solicitors' Association vice-chair says unity over legal aid fee cuts helped to achieve the impossible.
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NewsSFO arrest warrant as ENRC privilege ruling awaited
Three-day battle over privilege concluded earlier this month.
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NewsEx-Society president spearheads scheme to provide 'virtual' help to vulnerable
The Jeanie Project is hoping to raise £7,500 to pilot scheme with food banks and community groups.
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News'More law firm donations' needed to save pioneering drug court scheme
Manchester boutique praised for committing £37,000 over three years to save FDAC National Unit.
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NewsLaw firms 'stepping up to the plate' on social mobility
Over a dozen law firms feature in the Top 50 Social Mobility Employer Index.
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NewsSexual misconduct 'rife' in large City firms, former junior lawyer tells MPs
House of Commons women and equalities committee publishes evidence submitted for its workplace harassment inquiry.
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NewsListed firm acquires headhunter and business psychologists in £3m deal
Staff moved into Gateley’s London office as expansion continues.
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NewsFreshfields and A&O toast higher profits
PEP up to £1.73m and £1.64m respectively as magic circle continues to thrive.
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NewsLAA cancels legal aid housing duty procurement
Next steps for the housing possession court duty scheme contracts will be published 'as soon as possible'.
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NewsTop 20 firm joins London flight with Liverpool office
Taylor Wessing will initially relocate business acceptance team and create a small number of new roles.
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NewsLAA relaxes 'ghost' solicitor rule
Law Society welcomes changes to 14-hour requirement that penalised defence practitioners with caring responsibilities.
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NewsSRA opens up over waivers: 1,300 granted since 2015
Most successful applications relate to requirements to file accountants’ reports.