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NewsDWF expands in North America with £27m acquisition
Listed business announces agreement on deal to buy litigation firm headquartered in Vancouver.
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NewsBill of Rights Bill back 'in weeks'
Dominic Raab’s flagship measure to be revived to deal with Channel migration crisis.
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NewsCharity specialist absorbs Hall & Birtles
Counterculture Partnership announces merger with North Yorkshire firm.
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NewsNews focus: MPs deliver blueprint for open justice
As MPs set out a bold vision for open justice incorporating AI transcription and court documents available via a digital portal, Sir Bob Neill declares that such access is ‘our democratic right’.
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NewsCPRC to give ‘early notice’ of fixed costs rules
Changes will see fixed recoverable costs extended to nearly all money claims worth up to £100,000.
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NewsNews focus: Ukraine looms large at IBA conference
In a video address to the International Bar Association, Ukraine president calls on lawyers to bring to justice ‘those guilty of terror’ and declares ‘this is a chance to establish the force of international law’.
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NewsRussia sanctions force adjournment of three-week trial
Oil business had faced the prospect of being represented in court by a Swiss commodities trader.
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NewsLawyers encouraged to participate in Pro Bono Week
Annual event will include discussions on the voluntary legal sector's response to the cost of living crisis.
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NewsMinister slams ‘anti-British’ lawyers for thwarting Rwanda plan
Comments by Andrea Jenkyns in letter to embattled home secretary 'deeply irresponsible', Law Society says.
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NewsLand Registry sets 'truth test' to tackle delays
Solicitors will be asked to confirm that facts stated in an application are true.
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NewsNew powers for forensic science regulator by end of March
Statutory code will create 'the ultimate power of prohibition'.
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NewsMetamorph director out as new winding-up petition emerges
Consolidator tight-lipped on whether executive chairman has left, as creditor files petition against conveyancing firm.
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NewsSFO secures record penalty in Glencore bribery case
Commodities trading giant guilty of 'sophisticated offending that was sustained over prolonged periods of time'.
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NewsUS legal profession ‘still opposed to ABS-style reform’
Two states have moved toward non-lawyer ownership, but opposition to liberalisation remains fierce nationwide.
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News'Hillsborough Law' on the agenda of new parliamentary group
Campaigners renew calls for statutory duty of candour as they continue to wait for Hillsborough report response.
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NewsAutomating IP checks will require legislation
IPO seeks views on law changes and ambitions to merge patent and trade mark procedures.
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NewsWoman claiming to be Christ warned to stop using court time
Judge points to 'oddity' in provisions relating to the making of civil restraint orders.
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NewsLead-generation company acquired to boost PI business
Owner of Fletchers Group has made another acquisition as it steps further into claims market.
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NewsJunior lawyers won’t have to ‘turn in’ bullying workmates
SRA to press ahead with new conduct rules that will further clamp down on bullying, discrimination and harassment.
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NewsPI firm bought out after profits more than halve in a year
Michael W Halsall acquired by Express Solicitors as consolidation of the market continues.