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NewsRomeward bound: Law Society strikes deal with Italian bar body
Memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen ties with Italian firms following Brexit.
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NewsCovid insurance caseload boosts Clyde & Co profits
Global profits rose by 7.6% after the City firm made a range of operational changes during lockdown.
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NewsNew disclosure rules for ‘less complex claims’ below £500,000
Plans for reform of pilot in Business and Property Courts published today.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick
Device was found by a member of the public and could be accessed without a password.
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NewsNew fathers to receive 26 weeks paid leave at City firm
Ashurst is 'removing gendered language' so there is no distinction between maternity and paternity leave.
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NewsMishcon to face SDT over client account transactions
Former head of sport is accused of causing or allowing inappropriate payments to be made into and from the firm’s client account.
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NewsEthics principles to guide lawtech development
Innovations must place client at the centre, Law Society president says in inaugural address.
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NewsPM renews attack on 'left wing' criminal justice lawyers
Lord chancellor urged to publicly apologise for Boris Johnson's comments in radio interview.
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NewsMultiple libel claims over ‘Putin’s People’ open in London
Lawyers for three Russian billionaires and a state-owned oil company open High Court proceedings.
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NewsFamily lawyers unite to improve judicial diversity in private FDR hearings
Solicitor spearheading action says few hearings are conducted before a female judge.
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NewsSRA considers kite-mark scheme for tech
Regulator announces possible ways to ‘build trust’ in lawtech sector.
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NewsHMCTS admits 'temporary operating hours' could discriminate against women
Public Sector Equality Duty Statement says possible indirect discrimination should be set against the benefits.
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NewsGreying Inns: Study reveals ageing barrister population
Regulator ‘concerned about the possible implications for access to justice’ as the bar continues to age.
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NewsFury as Buckland brings back extended court operating hours
High-profile anonymous blogger Secret Barrister declares it is 'time to strike'.
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NewsPII fears holding firms back from lawtech investments
Research published by SRA reveals perceived barriers to innovation, especially in ’PeopleLaw’.
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NewsPartner profits surpass £2m at Macfarlanes
Profit per equity partner has risen steeply across the City, as firms celebrate record results.
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NewsInce profits plunge after 'difficult year'
Listed international firm says it was hit by travel bans and restrictions on insolvency cases.
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NewsReed Smith to repay all furlough money
City firm was still claiming government money in April despite 16% PEP growth.
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NewsMPs sound alarm over legal aid in hard-hitting report
Influential committee says justice system in danger of becoming unfair and inaccessible.
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NewsLaw firm worker's 'self-isolate' dismissal claim ruled out of time
Former employee 'was reasonably capable of presenting a claim within the required time limit', tribunal finds.