News – Page 73
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NewsMagic circle firm signs up to UN business code to promote equality
Clifford Chance says the new standards are part of the firm's commitment to be a responsible business.
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NewsDo more than the bare minimum on parental leave, chambers told
Bar Council publishes guide on what a model parental leave policy looks like.
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NewsSuper-exam decision delayed amid chorus of disapproval
Legal Services Board gives itself more time to rule on plans for controversial new qualification regime for solicitors.
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NewsNorton Rose and Olswang reveal pre-merger profit falls
Firms publish final full-year figures before international tie-ups.
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NewsLaw firms dominate top-100 index of LGBT-friendly employers
Slaughter and May associate Krishna Omkar is charity Stonewall's gay role model of the year.
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NewsMoJ 'renationalises' prison maintenance after Carillion collapse
Around 1,000 staff with transfer to a new government-owned company called Gov Facility Services Limited.
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NewsPublishing conveyancing reviews 'will drive out the dabblers'
Licensed conveyancers told they are no longer the poor relation of the solicitor community.
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NewsJust 6% go for cheapest solicitor - SRA conveyancing research
‘Biggest-ever’ study finds that nearly three-quarters of consumers choose their conveyancer on the basis of a recommendation.
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NewsFirm to bypass brokers in search for litigation funding
Debenhams Ottaway will invite funders to compete for places on its panel.
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NewsBristol firm acquired a week after it rescued collapsed neighbour
Gordon Dadds Group makes latest acquisition as part of ongoing expansion.
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NewsConveyancer body aims to be 'regulator of choice' for property firms
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says there is a place for an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Regulator to probe emails talking up 'mandatory' CPD requirements
CPD provider says it did not suggest SRA made compulsory demands - and that system needs more clarity.
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NewsSRA closes firm ahead of prosecutions
Intervention to protect interests of North Lincolnshire practice’s clients.
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NewsOnline deeds come a step closer as government accepts liability
Risks of contingent liability for electronic signatures ‘low’, minister tells parliament.
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NewsConveyancing clients unable to make email enquiry on 'brochure only' websites
Specialist regulator's report shows that personal recommendations are most common source of work.
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NewsHistoric firm collapses but 79 jobs rescued
Bristol practice folds less than a year after cutting ties with the QualitySolicitors network for a fresh start.
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NewsListed firm Gordon Dadds acquires technology specialist
White & Black is second acquisition since last summer’s £20 flotation.
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NewsCo-op moves online to cater for divorces at all hours
Service will cost a fixed £600 in addition to the £550 court fee.
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NewsCarillion collapse raises question over legal arm's ABS status
Carillion Advice Services was set up in 2011 to support the construction giant's in-house legal team.
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NewsClaims business battles on despite financial struggles in 2017
Law firm customers looking again at their business models and how they bring in work.