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'Stressful' uncertainty over legal aid cuts will continue until June
Practitioner group says government response to graduated fee scheme consultations are on hold.
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NewsEuropean court rules against film piracy devices
CJEU says sale of boxes that enable access to pirated content is ‘communication to the public’.
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NewsTargets 'with teeth' needed to improve judicial diversity
Human rights group Justice says some of its recommendations will be unpopular.
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NewsClifford Chance promotes 24 to partner - but only four are women
Firm says improving gender balance is one of its ’key long-term priorities’.
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NewsSuper exam reaction: Profession calls for 'clarity'
Regulator urged to provide more information on SQE as soon as possible.
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NewsLondon's legal eminence will survive Brexit, LCJ insists
English contract and commercial law remains the UK’s ‘national treasure’.
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NewsTruss tight-lipped on plans to promote legal services post-Brexit
Justice secretary says the government is working on a 'global Britain legal summit'.
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Claimant who switched to Official Solicitor can recover CFA costs
Defendants contested recoverability as the Official Solicitor replaced litigation friend after costs reforms.
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News'Gold plated' money laundering plans threaten new burden on firms
Law Society raises concerns about new anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.
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NewsLinklaters trials reduced hours scheme for associates
German scheme could be implemented in UK if successful.
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NewsHome Office scraps 'insufficient evidence' notification
Conservative peer concerned over use of the phrase in criminal cases that do not proceed to a charge.
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NewsElection kills probate 'stealth tax'
Controversial proposals will not have time to pass through parliament, Ministry of Justice confirms.
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NewsElection could time-out probate fee 'tax'
Proposals for fees of up to £20,000 could hit the wall if parliamentary vote is needed.
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NewsA&O to address diversity after men comprise over 90% of new partners
Magic circle firm announces a record 24 partner promotions - but just two are women.
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NewsBarrister thief disbarred following SRA sanction
Manhoor Choudhury stole around £400 from her employer.
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NewsJudge 'disturbed' by 'fragile and vulnerable' woman's lack of legal aid
Judgment for breaches of anti-social behaviour injunction highlights numerous attempts to find a solicitor.
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NewsPatent court likely to face delay after election announcement
UK’s ratification of Europe’s Unified Patent Court in fresh doubt.
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NewsTorture report condemns UK over lawyer-client confidentiality
Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture highlights police station concerns.
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NewsHigh Court remits struck-out Leigh Day negligence claim
Firm was alleged to have carried out insufficient preparation for an inquest following death during surgery.