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NewsTreasury committee launches economic crime probe
London’s property market is becoming a ‘destination of choice’ for corruption and money laundering, an influential committee of MPs said today as it launched an inquiry into economic crime. The probe, by the Commons Treasury Committee, will have two strands: anti-money laundering and the sanctions regime; and consumers and economic ...
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NewsA&O partner defends firm's role in Weinstein gagging order
MPs take evidence on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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NewsGender pay: silver circle firm releases new figures including partners
Travers Smith says ‘full disclosure was appropriate’ as revised figures send pay gap soaring.
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NewsCosts challenge: judge blocks historic files disclosure
Latest judgment in which judges have grappled with the issue of clients arguing they have been overcharged.
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NewsGauke: I was right not to challenge Worboys release decision
Embattled justice secretary says rapist's victims succeeded in the High Court in a 'different argument'.
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NewsMammoth VW case gets off to slow start
Three law firms are fighting car maker on behalf of more than 50,000 claimants.
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News'I will not pass the buck': Parole Board chair quits after Worboys decision quashed
High Court says rule prohibiting information about proceedings being made public is unlawful.
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NewsGender pay gap: Dentons and HFW provide limited partner information
Firms say they are committed to increasing representation of women in partnership.
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NewsCourts issued with terrorism guidance in sentencing first
Sentencing Council says it made several changes following a public consultation.
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NewsSuper-exam gets provisional green light as LSB defies opposition
Oversight regulator says SRA will have to make further applications to introduce new route to qualification.
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NewsTougher sentences for arsonists who shut down schools and stations
Sentencing Council says draft guidelines will ensure consistency of 'extremely varied' offences.
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NewsGender pay gap: Clifford Chance breaks ranks on partners
Magic circle firm bucks trend of counterparts, says it is ‘doing the right thing’.
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NewsNo call for evidence in AG's disclosure review
Attorney General's Office says the review team may consult representative bodies.
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NewsGender pay gap: Pinsents bows to pressure over partner remuneration
International firm’s gender pay gap more than doubles when equity partners are included.
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NewsToo many defendants in custody for non-violent crimes, says campaign group
Transform Justice says six in 10 people denied bail for summary offences were subsequently released.
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NewsUK legal services market to get 'Brexit boost'
Market research report says that the UK is world’s second most valuable market for legal services.
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NewsCriminal bar expects ‘overwhelming’ support for action
London set Garden Court Chambers has already said it will not carry out publicly funded work from next month.