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NewsSociety announces ‘unique cohort’ of scholarship winners
Scheme aims to improve social mobility in the profession.
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NewsNew guideline rates from 1 October as MoR gives go-ahead
Sir Geoffrey Vos has accepted the changes recommended last month by the Civil Justice Council’s working group.
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NewsScrutiny fear over proposed tribunal appeal power
Oral hearing provision would be removed for 'meritless' applications decided on the papers.
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NewsRules on work experience set out ahead of SQE debut
The current route to qualification will be phased out from 1 September.
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News‘Perplexed’ claimant was not fundamentally dishonest, appeal confirms
Case 'a classic illustration of when the appeal court ought not to seek to go behind the careful findings made by the trial judge'.
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NewsPartner profits at Withers leap for second year in a row
Profit per equity partner now stands at £660,000, up from £354,000 two years ago.
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NewsDefunct law firm denied costs security in ‘mysterious’ litigation
Court of Appeal says there is no obvious reason why the dormant practice is funding any defence.
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NewsSupreme Court to test limits of economic duress
Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel will be published tomorrow.
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NewsLocal government ABS's profits surge despite 'challenging' year
Firm attributes growth to increase in instructions, and remote court hearings and client meetings.
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NewsSave our Afghan colleagues, urges united profession
Professional bodies are ‘gravely concerned’ for legal professionals in Afghanistan, particularly 250 women judges.
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NewsTravers flits to bigger office as firms eye City developments
City lease agreement is latest in a string of announcements suggesting office working is far from dead.
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NewsFears for female judges in Afghanistan
International association says colleagues are in particular danger due to nature of their work.
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NewsHMCTS revamps probate service ahead of fee rise
Ministry of Justice intends to increase probate fees to £273, claiming that the system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer.
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NewsSolicitor wins £10,000 social innovation prize
Sashy Nathan co-founded not-for-profit criminal defence firm Commons Legal.
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NewsLawyers being punished for insurers' costs elsewhere, says regulator
Hardening market may prompt new rules for licensed conveyancers to keep cover affordable.
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NewsLawyers and insurers end lockdown co-operation agreement
Statement of intent ends - but some of the collaborative measures are set to stay in place.
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NewsGeordieshoring: Norton Rose boosts presence in Newcastle
International firm is recruiting new associates for its Newcastle hub and will train its paralegals as solicitors.
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NewsMoJ rules out court interpreting review following private equity investment
Contract-holder thebigword announces 'partnership' with Susquehanna Private Capital.
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NewsReporting year change could hike firms’ 2022 tax bills
Law Society says HMRC simplification plan for partnerships will bring forward 'significant tax liabilities'.