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NewsBTE extension under review with backing from top judge
Sir Terence Etherton says before-the-event insurance could become the main source of litigation funding.
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NewsEx-solicitor judge jailed for will forgery
Margaret Hampshire and husband Alan sentenced to six months.
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Law firms join hands to encourage whistleblowers
New York firm agrees partnership with European duo to encourage insiders to report financial mismanagement.
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NewsSRA obtains freezing order against legal aid fraud firm
Regulator concerned that money due to Chambers Solicitors in Bradford is ‘being diverted to other law firms’.
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NewsEuropean court’s snooping judgment ‘bolsters privilege’
Law Society welcomes limitations on the interception of legally privileged information.
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NewsKing & Wood Mallesons quiet on trainee futures
Reports that trainees are being offered to complete contracts at magic circle firms as vultures swoop on KWM.
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NewsNew terms and conditions for judges will hinder diversity – Society
Chancery Lane says Ministry of Justice proposals will be favourable to 'those with more secure financial circumstances'.
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NewsUK not ‘re-entering EU through back door’, City lawyers tell MPs
City lawyers appear before House of Commons justice committee.
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NewsBrexit: government must safeguard legal sector, says City lobby group
TheCityUK urges clarification from government on how it will retain UK legal reputation post-Brexit.
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Pro bono clinics report greater number of ‘distressed’ clients
Charity LawWorks highlights devastating impact legal woes are having on clients’ mental and physical health.
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NewsGive judges a role in legal regulation, Society suggests
Senior judiciary should have ‘more control’ over appointments to Legal Services Board.
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NewsPolice ‘unlawfully accessed’ solicitor’s phone, judge set to rule
Alan Samuels’ mobile phone was intercepted.
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NewsFamily solicitors welcome call for tougher enforcement powers
Law Commission says up to £20m goes unpaid as a result of non-compliance with family financial orders.
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NewsMansfield joins forces with 1 Gray’s Inn Square
Latest consolidation will create set with 'overriding commitment to the rule of law, human rights and social justice'.
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NewsMoJ ignores travel time request for alternative court venues
Commons justice select committee wanted government assurance over court estates programme.
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NewsCourt fee refunds for settled cases to be scrapped
Solicitor says move is ’wholly at odds’ with encouraging parties to settle.
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Barrister disciplined for ‘repeated’ sexual advances
John Randall fined £2,000 after disciplinary hearing.
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NewsSilence over Gove's legal aid advisory council
Body was set up after controversial criminal legal aid contracting regime was scrapped, but has yet to report.
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NewsNo break for Nestlé as EU court revives Kit Kat IP row
Nestlé will need to prove that the chocolate bar has acquired distinctiveness throughout EU.
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NewsDomestic violence legal aid applications rise
Government relaxed time limit for reporting following Court of Appeal ruling in February.