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NewsNews focus: trends in professional indemnity insurance 2023 - main findings
New Law Society research on PII trends is required reading for law firms that want to keep premiums in check. The market has eased, but small firms in particular still find the process difficult.
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NewsCriminal silks mark coronation
Lawyers and Old Bailey judges visit newly-planted tree at Gray's Inn, where King Charles is a royal bencher.
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NewsTributes paid to solicitor and justice campaigner Andrew Phillips
Founder of Bates Wells - and Radio 2's 'Legal Eagle' - died at 84 on Sunday.
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NewsUS firms in London shun low-margin work to outperform Brits
City partners who work for US top-15 are 25% more profitable than UK peers.
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NewsNew Year honours: OBEs for solicitor MP and child abuse campaigner
Limited recognition for lawyers in first honours list of King Charles' reign.
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NewsNews focus: 19 things for solicitors to look out for in 2023
Legal's role in the Post Office inquiry, controversial costs, a potential 'talent war' ceasefire and a new face at the top of the judiciary.
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NewsAutumn statement: Real terms cut for justice spending
Treasury announces lower than inflation increase for MoJ, following chancellor's autumn statement.
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NewsPM agrees to investigation of complaints about Dominic Raab
Lord chancellor wrote to Rishi Sunak calling for independent probe.
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NewsRaab in his own words
Raab was lord chancellor for the year to September 2022. He will face a familiar in-tray.
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NewsHugh James swoops for north-west PI firm
Potter Rees Dolan acquisition adds £7m in revenues to top-100 outfit.
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NewsCool reception for new lord chancellor
Brandon Lewis ’has an opportunity to re-energise the justice system', Law Society says. But some lawyers question his suitability.
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NewsRaab out as Truss picks ministerial team
Barrister Brandon Lewis appointed lord chancellor and justice secretary.
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NewsTruss premiership ‘a pivotal time for justice’
Bill of Rights ’needs a complete rethink’ says Chancery Lane as Conservative leadership result is announced.
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NewsUS law firm profits hit by soaring wage costs as deals dip
Overheads are surging after falling to record lows at the height of the pandemic.
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NewsPractising fees to rise 10%
Latest SRA papers set out proposed contributions to fund the regulator and Law Society, and other external levies.
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NewsNHS claims bill still rising despite new resolution approach
A record 77% of claims were resolved without court proceedings, NHS Resolution reports.
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NewsLegal execs seek SRA regulation switch
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives 'in talks' for members to be subject to oversight of solicitors’ watchdog.
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NewsLaw Society to shut Brussels office after 31 years
Post-Brexit, Chancery Lane’s need for a presence close to EU institutions has diminished.
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NewsBill of Rights: 'Collision course with rule of law'
Law Society denounces measure ahead of introduction in parliament.