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NewsResident judge initiates 'Plan B' remote hearings to reduce footfall
Canterbury Crown Court announces update as London courts - and Law Society headquarters - open as normal.
NewsSolicitors recognised in New Year Honours
Founder of Black Solicitors Network receives OBE in list which also includes a former Law Society president.
NewsFurloughs and freezes: latest
Big names continue to freeze pay and place employees on leave of absence.
NewsFurloughs and freezes: big names react to crisis
Law firms across the country have furloughed staff, cut salaries and suspended partner payouts.
News‘Virtual prosecco’: Law firms adjust to Covid-19 crisis
Remote working becomes commonplace overnight, and firms use platforms such as Skype and WhatsApp to stay in touch.
NewsBudget 2020: AML levy to go ahead
Justice system to benefit from 'biggest programme of public investment ever'.
NewsChancery Lane fire: Law Society building closed today
Road closures lifted after weekend fire which devastated some Society offices.
NewsLaw Society HQ hit by fire but historic parts survive intact
Disaster recovery plans activated as overnight blaze causes evacuation of Chancery Lane during Junior Lawyers Division event.
NewsBeckwith: Freshfields partner resigns as SDT fines him £35,000
Ryan Beckwith was accused of sexual misconduct involving a junior female colleague.
NewsNew Year honours: profession recognised for achievements
Former Law Society president Robert Heslett receives CBE for services to access to justice.
NewsBudget: no end to austerity for justice
Chancellor announces £300m reduction in MoJ’s day-to-day spending and a six-fold cut in capital budget.
NewsLegal figures on Queen's Birthday Honours List
Solicitor Sonya Bedford receives MBE for services to community energy.
NewsSixth lord chancellor in six years as Lidington moves on
New lord chancellor to be named following David Lidington's appointment to Cabinet Office.
NewsBar Conference: fees row ‘has turned corner’ says Lavender
Bar chief speaks of ’positive and hopefully constructive dialogue’ with government.
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There is one quote in the long-delayed Legal Education and Training Review report that gives the game away
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Immigration bill prompts concern
Measures in the immigration bill announced in today’s Queen’s speech prompted strong reactions from specialist lawyers, welfare campaigners and business.