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NewsCovid tests for court users go ahead in 'limited' pilot scheme
Testing equipment will arrive at selected court sites shortly, according to Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsBarrister and accountant link up to start SRA-regulated firm
ABS says it will take a different approach to dispute resolution and to recruitment of lawyers.
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NewsGateley weathers lockdown with 9.8% first-half profit rise
Sharp reduction in activity was mitigated by a 'continuing upward trend', listed firm tells investors.
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NewsEnforcement agents may enter homes via video, court decides
High Court was asked to clarify whether a physical visit needs to take place before goods are seized.
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NewsHMCTS boosts messaging as court concerns grow
Service says all court users must 'unfailingly follow' safety guidance.
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NewsSolicitors vote to overhaul Law Society governance
More than one in four members of the Law Society Council will be forced to step down when their terms end, after constitutional overhaul is put to a vote.
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NewsGovernment urged to redraft 'watered down' evictions ban
Housing lawyers say people may be evicted due to rent arrears that have come about due to Covid-19.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed another month
New portal for road traffic accident claims is not likely to go live until May.
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NewsQuinn Emanuel posts bumper London results
Profit at the international firm’s London office is up 34% year-on-year.
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NewsParalegal accused of hiding cheques was unfairly dismissed
Personal injury firm did not carry out reasonable investigation into employee, tribunal finds.
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NewsNews focus: 21 things for solicitors to look out for in 2021
What lawyers need to look out for over the next 12 months.
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NewsHome Office under pressure to reveal JR response
Department rejected FoI requests by the Gazette and solicitor Tobias Haynes.
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News‘Widen Domestic Abuse Bill powers’ says Law Society
Society president David Greene calls for bill to go further in its protections as proposed legislation makes it way through parliament.
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NewsPanasonic backs startup’s early warning dispute tech
Electronics giant teams up with British lawtech startup developing artificial intelligence tool.
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NewsCity elite slash office space
Lawyers predict working from home will become mainstream despite prospect of Covid-19 being brought under control.
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NewsFirm abandons traditional home for ‘agile’ alliance
Hine Legal is vacating its office accommodation to merge with 'agile' practice Constantine Law.
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NewsWindrush review: public service honour for author
Wendy Williams, admitted in 1991, receives CBE in 2021 New Year Honours.
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NewsCJC recommends ‘modest’ Guideline Hourly Rate rises
Law Society says review is ‘long overdue’, but warns recommendations must be considered in context of other civil justice reforms.
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NewsMcFarlane alarmed by 8am and 4.30pm starts for family hearings
Widespread reports of additional hearings compel family division president to clarify normal sitting hours.
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NewsLockdown 3: Government extends evictions ban again
Extra Covid protections also include mediation pilot as part of housing possession process.