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NewsNiche litigation funder celebrates bumper lockdown
Insolvency specialist predicts busy caseload after furlough scheme ends.
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NewsShoosmiths cuts 43 jobs despite strong performance
Firm says it discovered more efficient ways of working during lockdown.
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NewsInternational firm partner fined for client account abuse
Solicitor’s successor at Womble Bond Dickinson also fined after admitting that he did not spot what was going on.
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NewsExtended operating hours to continue until April
Capacity of civil courts under growing pressure, says HMCTS.
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NewsReserve training contracts for disabled, says Law Society
Disability is falling behind other protected characteristics, professional body claims.
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NewsIBA 2020: Robots don black cap for lower court judges
Judges in lower courts could be phased out and replaced by computers, conference hears.
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NewsRemote evidence could tackle expert shortage in family court
Working group tasked by family division president to investigate shortage makes 22 wide-ranging recommendations.
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NewsInnovators wanted for lawtech sandbox
Government-backed initiative will provide a safe environment in which new ideas can be tested.
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NewsSotoudeh thanks global colleagues as she is freed - for now
Iranian lawyer granted medical leave from 38-year sentence.
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NewsJohnny Depp: the end for a Town called Sue?
The outcome of the Johnny Depp defamation case has been hailed as a triumph for press freedom. Does this spell the end of high-profile actions where celebrities seek to vindicate their reputation?
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NewsShadow justice secretary calls for UK pro bono network
Framework would prevent vulnerable people ‘slipping through the cracks’, says David Lammy MP.
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NewsJobs at risk as Law Society modernises member services
Chancery Lane seeking to modernise commercial strategy and improve communications.
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NewsLawyers and insurers extend pandemic pact to cooperate
Insurance boss says there has been a ‘laying down of arms’ in the months since coronavirus struck.
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NewsJudicial induction training to tackle 'implicit bias'
Lord chief justice says objectives in five-year diversity and inclusion strategy are 'testing and ambitious'.
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NewsInsurers face costs bill for Swift v Carpenter fight
Claimant had beaten her own without prejudice offer and a Part 36 offer from opponent.
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NewsExpect no relaxation in AML regime, solicitors warned
Conference will preview new guidance from legal sector supervisors.
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NewsFreshfields' first female senior partner overwhelmed by support
Georgia Dawson tells Next 100 Years event the significance of her appointment did not immediately sink in.
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NewsIBA 2020: Lawyers will become more like Uber drivers, panel predicts
Small firms will soon come under pressure from technology platforms in the gig economy, conference hears.
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NewsWhite male barristers earn more – even within same practice area
Female BAME barristers are the lowest earning group, according to research by the regulator.
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NewsLockdown II: Law firm offices allowed to open and clients can visit
Law Society secures some answers from government about extent of new restrictions.