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NewsCrypto crash underlines need for legal certainty, says Vos
Jurisdiction taskforce seeks views on law surrounding the issuance and transfer of digital securities.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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News'Exhausted' solicitor, 79, agrees strike-off for overcharging by £474,108
Practitioner admitted in 1965 said he was working over 80 hours a week as principal of conveyancing and probate firm.
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NewsLawyers among victims of latest Iran clampdown
Law Society expresses concern over 23 arrests in the past month.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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News'Penalised, isolated and alone': Lawcare highlights men's mental health struggles
Wellbeing charity's report highlights shocking examples of law firm treatment after employees sought help.
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NewsSolicitor witness apologises for 'conspiracy and fraud' research
High Court is hearing a negligence claim brought against listed firm RBL Law.
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NewsEviction 'an exciting opportunity' says SDT
Statement clarifies reasons for departure from London headquarters.
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NewsShiner faces two-year wait for fraud trial
Former human rights lawyer denies four allegations of defrauding the Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsLying solicitor struck off but deemed too poor to pay any costs
Solicitor of 42 years raised invoices to cover staff salaries and was found to be dishonest.
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NewsFirm offers staff money-saving workshops to deal with cost of living
Higgs LLP makes one-off payment but says it has a moral duty to go further in supporting staff.
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NewsNews focus: Legal perspectives on the draft Mental Health Bill
There are concerns that ‘once in a generation’ Mental Health Act reforms do not go far enough in protecting patient rights. To what extent should tribunals and the courts be handed more powers?
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned for offering unlawful immigration advice
Large amounts of money were paid to practitioner and his wife for immigration work.
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NewsLeading firm stores up cash reserves ahead of economic challenges
Simmons & Simmons accounts show healthy profit rises but also a note of caution in current climate.
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NewsLSB mulls more comprehensive redress for wronged clients
Law firms may be forced to offer compensation even where clients haven’t complained, it has emerged.
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NewsFixed costs extension delayed to October 2023
Justice minister says the legal sector needs more time to adjust.
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NewsBundles being done badly, judge tells housing lawyers
County court judge highlights court frustrations as he urges practitioners to sharpen up and refocus.
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NewsWoman who left the law in 2016 fined £10,000 for drugs convictions
Events manager did not realise she had to report convictions after not renewing practising certificate.
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NewsNews focus: Autumn statement - what it means for solicitors
The chancellor’s announcement of a further real-terms cut to the justice budget has left the sector facing ‘systemic failure’, says the Law Society. There are no more ‘savings’ to be made.