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NewsUnion pledges to support students looking to sue BSB
Bar school students accuse regulator of discrimination over its handling of exams.
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NewsCounsel fee denied after RTA claim settles day before trial
Defendant successfully sees off £1,200 claimed for brief fee and skeleton argument.
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NewsPlugging gaps in legal aid provision will be tough, says LAA
Legal Aid Agency says pandemic could affect efforts to maintain services across all procurement areas.
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NewsCourt attendees in England asked to wear masks from next week
New guidance requires lawyers to wear face coverings in all public areas - but not courtrooms themselves.
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NewsBank deal gives claims giant 'headroom' as profits plummet
Underlying earnings in the first half of 2020 expected to fall from £3.4m to as little as £1m.
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NewsA&O takes on 93% of trainees
All trainees who applied to qualify have been offered NQ positions.
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News'Not just about the professionals': Buckland defends extended court hours
Lord chancellor acknowledges impact on lawyers but says controversial measure is also about safety.
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NewsEconomic crime levy to collect £100m a year
Law Society warns of 'further unjustified burden' on a sector already under strain.
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NewsCity unveils plans for ‘flagship’ 18-court development
Fleet Street site will also house police headquarters - along with a commercial development.
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NewsListed firm sees acquisition opportunities from Covid fallout
Knights reports major increases in revenue and profit - but shareholders denied a final dividend.
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NewsAshurst reports drop in partner profits
Profit per equity partner falls from £972,000 to £903,000, while revenue flatlines.
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NewsLegal profession 'vigilant' against money laundering - Law Society
Chancery Lane responds to 'industry of enablers' charge in intelligence committee's Russia report.
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NewsPlanning rules relaxed - with wider reform 'this month'
Amendments to Town and Country Planning Act allow repurposing of commercial properties.
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NewsAttorney general defends Dominic Cummings tweet
Suella Braverman tells justice select committee her tweet was not a legal opinion.
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NewsClin neg claims costs soar as motor claims decline continues
NHS Resolution reveals largest number of new claims since 2013 amid increased activity.
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NewsClifford Chance defies downturn with rising profits
Partner distribution cut back amid 'ongoing and unpredictable' consequences of pandemic.
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NewsJudges get 2% pay rise for Covid-19 response
Judiciary among nine public sector workforces to be rewarded for efforts over the last few months.
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NewsJudge rails at lawyers’ ‘thoroughly disorganised’ case presentation
Parties warned they should not expect ‘indulgence’ of the court over late filing of evidence.