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News£220m needed to clear Covid-19 court backlog
Thinktank warns that Crown court waiting times will increase by 60% - and stay there indefinitely.
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NewsLaw Commission calls for tribunal time limit extension
Report says three-month window dates back to concept of employment tribunals being a speedy and informal forum.
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NewsAshurst and Simmons defer partner appointments
Ashurst blames ‘continuing market uncertainty’ for its decision to push back promotion round.
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NewsWills reform must not endanger the elderly, says government
Major overhaul of probate legislation has been expected since March to enable people to make wills in lockdown.
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News‘Unethical’: Top-100 firm declines furlough option
Keystone boss says listed firm is in good position to weather the coronavirus storm.
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NewsNew agreement aims to keep PI claims going through Covid crisis
Video consultations for diagnosing injuries, and more flexibility for defendants responding to claims.
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NewsBurford upbeat despite 24% profit slide
Litigation funder's annual results are first since disruption of a 'meritless short attack'.
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NewsFieldfisher takes on litigation funders with DBA insurance
The ‘exclusive’ insurance policy is designed to lure clients away from third party funders.
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NewsQC Appointments bows to pressure and donates to legal charities
Not-for-profit company donates £200,000 to emergency hardship funds.
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NewsJudge sounds warning about ‘lazy’ solicitors over years of inactivity
Claim allowed to progress after solicitors waited almost three years past initial limitation period.
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NewsBuckland urged to extend deadline for discrimination and harassment claims
Justice organisations say Covid-19 lockdown has made tribunal process increasingly difficult.
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NewsBaker McKenzie boss 'would have been suspended today', tribunal hears
Former HR chief said the situation was 'very hard to manage' with Gary Senior still in the office.
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NewsBaker McKenzie hearing returns in virtual SDT courtroom
Former human resources head says he was not involved in sanctioning Gary Senior.
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NewsLegal Choices site at risk as SRA tries to shake off ownership
SRA wants Legal Services Board to take over site, but that option appears to be a non-starter.
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NewsJudicial heavyweights call for 'breathing space' to save dispute resolution system
Post-crisis deluge of litigation could put system under strain - and increase uncertainties.
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NewsLegal charity plans emergency virus funding for welfare advice
Legal Education Foundation will work with other funders to ease pressure on frontline services.
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NewsSole practitioners ‘alive and well’ despite lockdown, says SPG
Representative group wants adjustments to grant threshold and reduction in PII premiums.
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News'Abdication of responsibility': Consumer watchdog attacks SRA's compensation fund cuts
Regulator accused of making decisions based on no evidence and ignoring consumers’ best interests.
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NewsNews focus: Are small firms better placed to weather Covid-19?
Smaller firms need more government support but practices that keep a tight rein on outgoings and adapt to a sea change in working methods are better placed to limit the damage of the lockdown.
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NewsBT offers panel diversity prize
Telecoms giant guarantees automatic renewal for firm with best diversity and inclusion record.