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NewsTruss: we won’t forget legal profession in Brexit talks
Justice secretary hears concerns of leading City firms.
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KWM to retain European presence after going under
Firm confirms seven partners will remain in London following collapse of European arm.
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NewsAt last: MoJ announces timetable for LASPO review
Justice minister Sir Oliver Heald says 'enough time has passed’ since LASPO for the review process to begin.
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NewsSupport for leasehold reform gathers momentum
Representative bodies including the Law Society encouraged by government response as they continue to highlight frustrations.
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NewsBrexit means ditching the CJEU, May makes clear
'Our laws will be made in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast', prime minister says in landmark speech.
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NewsParliamentarians call for unpaid internship ban
All-party group on social mobility says magic circle lawyers more likely to be privately educated.
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NewsLibya torture cases must go before UK court, Supreme Court rules
Unanimous ruling against government’s attempt to claim immunity welcomed by rights groups.
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NewsRolls-Royce in £670m deferred prosecution deal
High Court expected to approve 'big league' deal to avoid bribery prosecutions.
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NewsEU patent court set to open in December
Preparatory committee to press ahead with opening schedule following UK’s announcement.
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NewsTribunal backs judges in pensions dispute
Government’s transitional provisions amount to unlawful age discrimination, employment tribunal rules.
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NewsImmigration judge enraged by law firm’s ‘blackmail’
Counsel warned that it is not their duty to defend instructing solicitors who have failed to conduct cases properly.
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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NewsCompliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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NewsClaim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.
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NewsJudge refuses to allow amendments filed a year after request
Court says it would have refused proposed changes even if they had a realistic prospect of success.
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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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NewsGig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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NewsCPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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NewsJustice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.
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Government fee cut blamed for interpreter mistake
Umbrella group reacts to news that sentencing of man who attacked two police officers had to be adjourned.