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NewsOptimism grows as law firm profits continue to rise
Law firms continue to rebuild profitability as the economy recovers, respected annual bellwether shows.
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NewsResidents up in arms over manor rights
‘People’s lives are on hold while this is sorted out,’ says Welsh assembly member.
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‘TripAdvisor-style’ legal rating site goes live
RatedSolicitors.com enables the public to search for firms and solicitors according to their specialism and location.
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NewsLPC students struggle to get training deals
The number of students who secured training contracts at the start of their LPC course also remains low.
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News‘Final reminder’ on diversity survey
Those that miss the 31 January deadline have been warned they could face disciplinary action which could include fines.
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Mitchell ‘too harsh’, says Underwood
Two lawyers grappling with the post-Jackson costs regime are seeking examples of courts taking a softer approach to non-compliance with orders.
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NewsAlumnus Fluck opens legal clinic
Law Society president Nicholas Fluck officially opened a free legal advice clinic staffed by students at the University of Huddersfield.
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NewsFirms ‘must question origin of foreign clients’ funds’
Former employer of Sergei Magnitsky says UK has become a haven for money launderers.
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Iraq war crimes claims
UK military forces accused of committing war crimes during their 2003-08 operation in Iraq.
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Will-writing code published
Release follows the government’s refusal last year to regulate the work.
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NewsHigh street cull as 136 firms disappear
The SRA has published names of firms that did not obtain indemnity insurance.
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NewsFacebook not covered by anonymity order
Section 39 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 does not apply to social media site.
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NewsFamily courts told to publish more judgments
Judgments will be available to the public and media, under guidance issued by the head of the Family Division.
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NewsRise in partner numbers points to upturn
Figures show an overall net increase of 2,795 partnership posts.
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NewsGoogle privacy case can be heard in UK, High Court rules
Internet giant fails to have claim declared out of jurisdiction.
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NewsMoJ confirms plans for medical whiplash panels
Working group set to meet from next month to finalise proposals.
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NewsFamily judge admits foreign media beyond reach
The High Court allows Slovak mother to publish case details so long as they are not in English and do not identify her child.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency delays rollout of online working
National use of the digital system for civil cases has been put back from 20 January to allow for ’technical improvements’.
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NewsLay magistrate numbers continue to fall
Charity says it is unclear why magistrate numbers have gone down while district judge numbers have gone up.
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