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NewsMoJ reveals drawn out timetable for civil legal aid review
Terms of reference document suggests final policy decisions will be made closer to the next general election.
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NewsDechert’s security for costs granted in 'unlawful detention' case
Trial date for the joint claim against international firm to be set at case management conference.
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NewsSlater and Gordon named in £63m High Court conspiracy claim
Watchstone, formerly known as Quindell, makes submissions over purported lost value of the business.
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NewsPI firm ‘first’ to offer pupillage for barristers
Express Solicitors says it wants to set example to others to develop its own advocates.
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NewsLegal lender Novitas now earmarks £5.3m ‘redress’ to divorce and probate clients
Close Brothers subsidiary incurs another huge loss as borrowers are compensated for inappropriate loans.
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NewsCoA shows mercy over judgment embargo breach
Further proceedings 'would be disproportionate to any need to uphold the court’s authority', court rules.
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NewsFirms 'moving away from billable hours'
Magic circle chief says industry should be more focused on value being delivered by lawyers.
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NewsJob uncertainty matches stress among lawyers' biggest concerns
LawCare's annual report maps changes in the nature of calls to charity’s support service.
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NewsNews focus: Novitas - merchant bank takes huge hit on bad litigation loan
Close Brothers shares tanked after the merchant bank announced a huge write-off on the legacy business of ill-starred litigation lender Novitas. The deal has opened a regulatory Pandora’s box too
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NewsMore law students join class action
High Court will be asked to make group litigation order in relation to claims against UCL this week.
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NewsMost law students still fixed on moving to London
Undergraduates reveal fixed ideas of what they want from a training firm.
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NewsEngland and Wales still lowest-risk jurisdiction
‘Predictability and certain outcomes’ the most important features of English law for commercial parties.
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NewsTLT’s profits break £50m in record year
Bristol-headquartered national firm repaid Covid grants as profits grew by 26%.
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NewsListed firm sells book of PI work for £1.3m
Ince Group says it wants to dispose of non-core business.
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NewsStrasbourg chief defends Human Rights Act
President of the European Court of Human Rights speaks of 'open and cordial' exchange with Dominic Raab.
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NewsDevolving justice to Wales: MoJ acts on just five Thomas recommendations
Counsel general believes ‘door will be open’ to devolving responsibility for more justice matters if Labour government takes power at Westminster.
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News'Unionisation may be our only choice,' legal aid chief tells members
London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association president says talks with unions will continue.
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NewsTrustpilot reviews of law firm defamatory, judge rules
'Narrative provided by reviewers... is one that the reasonable reader will understand as factual.'
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NewsNews focus: 'Wagner mercenary' row highlights role of lawyers in SLAPPs
Campaigners against ‘SLAPP’ legal actions have seized on the Wagner revelations to pile the pressure on legislators to tackle abusive litigation. Will this mean more powers for the SRA?
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NewsRebuke for 'lewd gesture' at 2017 Christmas party
Newly qualified solicitor 'caused harm and distress', regulator rules.