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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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NewsBSB promises to tackle 'ageing' bar
The average age of a practising barrister has risen from 38.5 in 1990-91 to 46.5 in 2019-20.
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NewsHeathrow protest barrister gears up for Supreme Court appeal
Tim Crosland was found in contempt of court by three Supreme Court justices in May.
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NewsCustomer happiness just as important as outcome, firms tell survey
More firms also engaging with review sites - but not necessarily the negative reviews.
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NewsLaw Society hails legislative coups at president's inauguration
I. Stephanie Boyce spoke of ‘clear definitive successes’ in preserving the rule of law.
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NewsMPs prepare to debate judicial review reforms
Controversial Judicial Review and Courts Bill has second reading in House of Commons next week.
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NewsTop 200 firms in advanced talks to merge from next year
Merger would create a business with a staff of more than 500.
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NewsA&O matches rival with £107,500 NQ starting salary
City firms fight for top graduates amid talent shortage.
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NewsCommon Platform blip 'illustrates danger of overestimating technology'
Lord chief justice revealed rollout of digital case management system was paused.
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NewsSFO ends Quindell investigation after six years
Investigators say evidence does not support a potential conviction.
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NewsSociety voices 'genuine concerns' about power of attorney reforms
Safeguards cannot be put at risk as a result of digitalisation drive, says professional body.
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NewsBurford earmarks $100m for cases led by diverse lawyers
‘Vanishingly few’ commercial disputes led by women or ‘racially diverse’ lawyers, says funder.
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NewsSRA visits 85 firms in a year as part of AML crackdown
Professional supervisor figures give indication of work being done to enforce regulations.
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News‘Chance to get ahead’: Undergrads to take SQE course
Students at Solent University will be offered SQE module to accelerate their solicitor training.
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NewsThe old normal? Official stats reveal summer dip
Legal sector turnover fell as expected in August - but was well ahead of the previous year.
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NewsMishcon loses seven lawyers to Greenberg Traurig ahead of IPO
Proposals to press ahead with a public listing of the London firm passed a partner vote last month.
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NewsSRA in new drive to 'sell' unbundling to reluctant solicitors
Pilot will allow firms to share ideas and experiences, amid continued concerns about unmet need.
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News'Invasive' police algorithms need legal safeguards, Lords hear
Facial recognition technology and predictive policing tools need to be more transparent, witnesses tell Lords committee.
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NewsAmazon drivers poised to launch potential £140m group claim
Dispute will centre around whether delivery drivers are classified as self-employed.
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NewsMcFarlane reveals mediation voucher scheme success
Family division president says 77% of cases reached whole or partial agreement.