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NewsBig Four told to separate professional services from audit work
Competition and Markets Authority cites ‘difficulties’ with immediate structural split.
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NewsCourt of Appeal sets aside 'absurd' care decision after 'shambolic' case
Judge found to have taken ‘unprecedented’ decision to dismiss care proceedings application.
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NewsSolicitor loses libel claim against Facebook critic
In the latest 'serious harm' ruling, court rules that no material harm was done when only disgruntled ex-clients associate post with complainant.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills misses five-year gender diversity goal
Firm wanted to achieve a 30% female partnership this year.
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News'The White Book is wrong' - Vos offers clarity on disclosure rules
High Court judge sets out exactly when disclosure pilot should apply.
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NewsGovernment promises private tenancy law reform - but does not say when
Consultation response announces repeal of s21 of the Housing Act 1988.
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NewsCity firms urged to set ‘aspirational’ BAME retention targets
NOTICED network sets out best practice guidelines for City law firms.
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NewsToys R Us administration legal bills approach £2m
Latest progress report shows host of City firms advising on administration.
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NewsFootballer settles with law firm over rape case advice
Ched Evans initially claimed £21m after alleging negligent defence.
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NewsPrivilege: Parliamentarians should not breach court orders, LCJ warns
Lord chief justice says there is considerable scope for abusing parliamentary privilege.
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NewsParliament, not judges, should be helping separated parents - McFarlane
Family division president says working group is looking at ways to divert cases away from court.
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NewsLate payer granted costs relief as judge calls for 'sense of perspective'
Litigant is given relief from sanctions over court-ordered payment delayed overnight.
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NewsJudge dismisses application to recuse himself from Post Office trial
Mr Justice Peter Fraser confident he can resolve litigation in ‘wholly impartial’ manner.
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NewsHong Kong lawyers at risk of 'rendition' to China, Law Society warns
Amendments to the law could see suspects extradited to mainland China.
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NewsIt's official: government ends divorce 'blame game'
Justice secretary David Gauke says he has listened to the overwhelming calls for reform.
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NewsLawyers are second most stressed professionals, research claims
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester are the most stressed cities.
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NewsWebsites in contempt of court could face UK ban
White paper proposes new body to control 'online harm' - with powers to block foreign websites.
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NewsEight women in 34-strong A&O partner promotion round
Magic circle firm promotes 14 in the City and 34 globally.
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NewsSFO chief attacks ‘blanket of privilege’ tactics
Lisa Osofsky says waiving legal professional privilege an 'indicator' of cooperation.
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NewsInternational rights groups condemn Brunei over sharia announcement
New penal laws will revive death penalty, including for adultery and homosexual acts between consenting adults.