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NewsJR review is flawed from square one, says top public law firm
Faulks review based on ‘false premise’ and facing ‘impossible logistical challenge’.
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NewsTimes told to clarify defence against barrister's libel claim
Barbara Hewson v Times Newspapers Ltd trial is due to begin on 7 December.
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NewsPolice commissioner urges Buckland to staff virtual courts quickly
Devon and Cornwall will stop operating virtual remand hearings at the end of November.
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NewsTeenagers offered virtual 'work experience' at Linklaters
Almost 20,000 university students enrolled on the firm's first online internship during lockdown.
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NewsParents appearing alone at remote family hearings
Concerns raised about hearings where interim orders are made to remove babies shortly after birth.
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NewsDentons sets 20% partner diversity target
Firms are facing a 'watershed moment' says global firm's chief executive.
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NewsLaw reform 'worth billions', economists find
Landmark report shows economic gains from five highest-value projects in recent years exceed £3bn over 10 years.
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NewsWales and Manchester courts allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses in Wales, Manchester and East Anglia can now give cross-examination evidence ahead of trial.
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NewsJR vital to constitutional balance of powers - Society
Chancery Lane submits reform proposals to Faulks review of administrative law.
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NewsNews focus: Pay rises and job cuts - the City’s strange case of double vision
The fluctuating fortunes of City firms amid the pandemic have given conflicting signals about their financial vigour. How well placed are the top-50 to withstand further shocks?
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NewsJudicial review panel set for evidence deluge
Independent panel probing judicial review extends submissions deadline after receiving several requests for a deferral.
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News'Virtual GC' firm aims to support businesses
Consultant lawyer practice assembles team of former in-house lawyers for businesses that cannot justify setting up legal department.
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NewsSFO tries to lift the veil on deferred prosecutions
Guidance sets out what agency expects from companies looking to co-operate.
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NewsSlater and Gordon puts roles at risk as business continues evolution
Fee earners in the national firm's employment and family departments likely to be affected.
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NewsSolicitors sworn in as High Court judges
Lord chief justice says latest additions to senior bench should be celebrated.
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NewsLegal sector welcomes Japan trade deal
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Tokyo.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsPC renewals extended as solicitors report IT 'nightmare'
Regulator concedes this year’s renewal period has been ‘particularly challenging’.
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NewsHealth fears for jailed Iranian human rights lawyer
Supporters of Nasrin Sotoudeh say she has serious cardiac and pulmonary conditions after being on hunger strike.
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NewsLinklaters pledges to do better on racial diversity
Magic circle firm's race action plan includes 'aspirational' trainee and partnership targets.