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NewsOne in four ready to quit family law - survey
Association says long hours, heavy workloads and isolated working have taken their toll on sector.
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NewsPI solicitor turned ‘wilful blind eye’ to suspicious RTA claims
Dozens of cases referred to the firm by a plumber named ‘Mr A’ were almost identical.
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NewsHousing lawyers warn over tenants' rights reforms
Concern over proposals as government prepares to wind down emergency measures.
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NewsCourt places no limit on defence costs in failed Danish tax claim
Judge says that claimant will have to prove that any defence costs incurred were unreasonable.
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NewsCourt orders retrial after ‘inexcusable’ judgment delay
Mr Justice Snowden took 19 months to hand down judgment in a claim against NatWest's investment banking arm.
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NewsNorthern delights: Norway solicitors highest paid in Europe
Solicitors working in Norway receive an average annual salary of £112,490, according to law firm study.
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NewsQueen’s speech: bill to raise judicial retirement age
Legislation will also reform judges’ pension arrangements to improve retention rates.
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NewsLinklaters elects first female senior partner
Corporate head Aedamar Comiskey will take over from Charlie Jacobs on 1 July.
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NewsNokia to score panel firms on diversity progress
Telecoms giant will assess recruitment policies, mentoring and billable work.
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NewsQueen’s speech: The profession reacts
Britons overwhelmingly want their country to be a beacon of the rule of law, says Law Society president.
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NewsQueen’s speech: JR bill to 'restore the balance of power'
Fast-track for legislation on 'judicial over-reach' among 31 measures in new parliamentary session.
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NewsCommercial court to return to in-person trials – except on Fridays
‘Mood has changed’ among commercial court users, who are less enthusiastic about virtual hearings than in September 2020.
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NewsPublic law confusion over Patel's costs proposal
Home Office wants fixed recoverable costs regime to cover immigration judicial reviews.
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NewsBarristers unite behind anti-bullying badge
‘All rise’ pin badge is designed to deter inappropriate behaviour in the legal profession.
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NewsInsurers say 6% of RTA claims result from 'cash for crash' scams
Insurance Fraud Bureau also reveals the UK’s hotspots for these fraudulent claims.
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NewsBarrister-led PI firm joins forces with national solicitors practice
Founding members of PI Law Direct will retain 25% stake in new alternative business structure.
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NewsNovice lawyer unfairly sacked after asking for her wages
Paralegal could not afford Wi-Fi to work from home because of ‘erratic’ salary payments from firm.
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NewsHeathrow barrister fined £5,000 for Supreme Court contempt
Tim Crosland appeared before three Supreme Court justices in proceedings brought by attorney general.
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News‘Slow to change’ lawyers must embrace online dispute revolution, says Vos
Master of the Rolls says lawyers can still earn good fees in new world as long as they add value.
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NewsHeathrow contempt barrister: leak was 'reasonable and proportionate'
Tim Crosland broke the embargo on the Supreme Court decision on Heathrow’s third runway last year.