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NewsLook outside London to litigate, lord chief justice says
Using lawyers in the regions can reduce costs and increase access to justice, Lord Thomas says in his first speech.
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NewsHillsborough lawyer recognised at Law Society awards
Elkan Abrahamson has worked with families affected by the 1989 tragedy for nearly two decades.
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NewsGrayling: I can't rule out small claims limit rise in future
Government ditches £5,000 threshold for now as it sets sights on insurers.
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NewsMoJ decides against increase in small claims track limit
Government bows to pressure from claimant community to water down original proposals.
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NewsSRA snaps up LSB director for management role
Crispin Passmore will have responsibility for education and training.
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NewsABSs 'more productive' than traditional law firms, says LSB
Legal oversight regulator says reform of market has been good for consumers.
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NewsMoJ fined £140,000 for data breach
Watchdog serves penalty following Cardiff prison data breach.
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NewsUnion battles employment tribunal fees in High Court
Unison presents figures as proof that fees will cut claims numbers.
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NewsPI specialist is latest to enter administration
Files bought by east Midlands firm as PII fallout continues.
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NewsMinistry stands by Grayling evidence after bar chief challenge
Justice secretary’s evidence on the pay for a typical VHCC case is ‘not inaccurate’, says the Ministry of Justice.
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NewsSRA to finish COLP and COFA enforcement work this month
The regulator has had to investigate almost 1,000 firms during the nomination process
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NewsUS firms top the pay scales for newly qualifieds
Starting salaries at magic circle firms are nearly double the national average.
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NewsNHS complaints to be investigated irrespective of claims
Patients group threatened a judicial review if the existing policy is not more rigidly enforced
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NewsLitigant in person punches wife during hearing
Security concerns have been raised following a violent incident in family proceedings.
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NewsClaims handler pulls out as Balva PII customers face more uncertainty
Regulator says claims will now have to be directed direct to the Latvian insurer
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NewsLords criticise speed and scope of lobbying bill
House of Lords committee joins opposition calls for more scrutiny of transparency legislation.
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NewsRegulators reject plans for a legal education training council
Council would be a ‘distracting talking shop’ says SRA chair.
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NewsLawyers asked for opinions on EU rights
The European Union’s framework of fundamental rights is to come under scrutiny as part of the government’s examination of the relationship between the UK and the EU.
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NewsProperty portal set to go live next year
The Law Society conveyancing web portal, expected to go live in 2014, aims to streamline the process.