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King & Wood Mallesons set to enter administration next month
Prospects fade for rescue of debt-ridden international firm.
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NewsBar chair: ‘We join solicitors in doubting “one-size-fits-all” policy on fees’
Andrew Langdon QC voices concern over 'evangelical' reformers.
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NewsPatents ‘still have value’, Commons committee hears
Law Society IP expert questioned by MPs on managing IP and technology transfer.
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News‘All in it together’: Slaughters overhauls reward structure for juniors
Associates with three years' PQE will get more than £100,000 for the first time.
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NewsLaw Society backs ‘super-exam’ – but warns of cost
Chancery Lane says SRA's revised proposals for solicitors qualifying exam address many concerns, but questions remain over standards.
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News‘Filling their stockings’: Labour backs ‘fat cats’ campaign against whiplash reforms
Feeding fatcats campaign launch Source: Michael Cross Shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon (third from right) launches campaign against PI reforms. Trade union firm highlights windfalls to insurers from proposed PI changes.
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NewsDeprivation of liberty under scrutiny at Court of Appeal
In an important test case for the Mental Capacity Act, Luisa Ferreira is challenging the decision that her sister was not in ‘state detention’ when she died in hospital.
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NewsKing & Wood Mallesons on the brink amid staff talks
Firm says all London staff have been briefed over future of practice, as talks continue on potential takeover.
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NewsPrisoners face advice struggle on release, thinktank reports
Centre for Justice Innovation calls for tailored social welfare support to help cut cost of reoffending.
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NewsLegal profession 'united on Brexit'
Chancery Lane says that bar's Brexit Papers reinforces common message.
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NewsWelsh government plans national legal code
Programme to codify distinct body of Wales law will help solicitors, who can struggle to establish what the law is in areas such as planning.
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King & Wood Mallesons confirms 'takeover offers’
International firm says it has received ‘indicative purchase offers’.
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NewsSupreme Court hears ‘unfair wills’ test case
Animal charities appeal daughter’s award over contested will.
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NewsJudge calls for LiP powers after court ‘bombarded’ with emails
Court of Appeal deals with case that has taken nine years and a multitude of applications.
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NewsWhiplash doctor sues for libel over insurer’s ‘guilty’ claim
Medic prepares legal challenge after Ageas released statement on court decision.
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News‘Unacceptable’ lack of representation for detainees
Charity Bail for Immigration Detainees says findings are at odds with British value of rule of law.
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NewsNew legal aid ‘advice deserts’ emerge
Legal Aid Agency has issued expressions of interest to provide housing and debt services in the north of England.
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Land con barrister disbarred for dishonesty
Philip Pawson, who had never practised, disbarred after dishonesty charge upheld.
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NewsSmall businesses call for overhaul of civil dispute process
Representative body proposes specialist commercial track in the county court – and ‘beefed up’ ADR.
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NewsGreater protection against ‘stranger stalking’
Home Office says new civil order should not replace criminal prosecutions when they are possible.