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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsDecade-long saga ends with ENRC-SFO settlement
'The SFO is a fundamentally different organisation,' says director of legal services following announcement.
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NewsIPP sentences to be abolished 'by end of this parliament'
Justice secretary Alex Norris will work with former home secretary David Blunkett whose administration introduced the punishment.
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NewsMilne SDT case to proceed despite conviction appeal
Solicitor says he plans to appeal his criminal conviction for stalking court blogger later this month.
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NewsMinister promises to look at SRA’s anti-SLAPP powers
Government has 'begun to take the stepping stones' towards comprehensive legislation against abusive litigation.
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NewsFirm hands staff 3% bonus despite dip in profits
National firm says it has invested in technology and office infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy.
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NewsTug-of-war over Mariana dam claim as rivals claim leadership
Pogust Goodhead questions validity of new group claiming to represent interests of Brazilian claimants.
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NewsSRA risks creating perverse incentive to pay off unhappy clients - Society
Firms may choose to settle purely on commercial grounds, even where a complaint lacks merit.
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NewsMoJ reveals £1.5m cashpot to fund criminal bar pupillages
Ministry of Justice will invest money to widen access to 'prestigious' profession.
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NewsTwo more firms acquired by growing consolidator
Orwins Group takes on established Yorkshire firm and boutique London practice.
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NewsPrison laundry rooms to be converted into cells
Government to fast-track £110m from existing budgets to create more accommodation.
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NewsTrainee jailed for cyberflashing court client
Police say trainee solicitor abused his position of trust to send explicit communications.
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NewsFirm vows to scrap billable fee model and charge based on output
Managing partner says clients do not care how long it takes to get a piece of work done.
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NewsDivorce order finally made after 15 listed hearings
Case went before several judges, highlighting pressure imposed on courts by parties failing to engage properly.
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News'Women will suffer' in criminal bar sustainability plan
Barristers say proposed fee reforms will benefit men more and drive lawyers out of doing rape and serious sexual offences work.
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NewsGeneration game: Firm ownership passes from father to son
Andrew Greenwood describes ‘immense pride’ at seeing barrister son take on business.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out 'wasteful' data protection claim against DWF
Appeal judge concludes challenge was wasteful of court’s time and resources.
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NewsSupreme Court opens immersive exhibition
The Law and Us showcases cases heard at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords.
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NewsSolicitor claimed to fear for his job as he backdated letter
Discrepancy was flagged up by opposing solicitors who had not received letter when it was claimed.