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NewsPandemic prompts global ‘remote courts’ initiative
'We must seize the moment', says online justice guru Susskind.
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NewsCoronavirus: Priority courts scheme starts today
Lawyers urged to check online list of open courts and 'staffed courts' before they travel.
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NewsNews focus: Unified Patent Court impasse - what now?
A German ruling to void membership of the Unified Patent Court highlights the fragility of supranational institutions. But is the UK ready to take advantage of this window of opportunity?
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NewsBar’s leniency on conduct under spotlight
Barrister watchdog has challenged just two tribunal judgments in the past five years - a fraction of the SRA’s annual count of appealing sanctions imposed on solicitors.
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NewsMagic circle equality scheme attracts more men than women
Pioneering scheme was introduced by Linklaters Germany to help retain female lawyers.
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NewsTreasury solicitor asks for service of proceedings by email
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has asked for any documentation to be sent to the agency by e-mail rather than post, to avoid handling of materials. In an announcement today, GLD said it would ’strongly prefer electronic service of new legal proceedings in the UK’ that are required to be ...
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NewsWomble Bond Dickinson sees off landowner’s ‘wasteful’ negligence claim
Owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill had accused international firm over advice on criminal charge.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
Housing solicitors highlighted inconsistent approaches taken by county courts across the country.
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NewsCoronavirus: Over half of court buildings to close
A priority network of 158 buildings will remain open for essential face-to-face hearings.
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NewsDelay completions until lockdown ends, conveyancers advised
Law Society says government guidance provides much-needed clarity but further issues remain.
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NewsDWF leads slide in law firm shares
International firm admits growth will be below expectations.
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NewsBarristers cool on emergency measures for self-employed
Bar Council will raise the £50,000 profit cap with the Treasury and the Ministry of Justice.
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NewsCriminal court backlog reaches two-year high
Number of outstanding Crown court cases now stands at 37,434.
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NewsLitigators plead for rule changes to ease coronavirus burden
Civil Procedure Rule Committee poised to amend rules, but lawyers say they need action now.
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NewsCoronavirus: Firm announces 10% salary cut for higher earners
Knights takes swift action to reduce costs as it enters a period of uncertainty.
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NewsSolicitors seek urgent clarity over ongoing conveyancing work
Government spokesperson says buyers should delay moving home where possible.
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NewsOnline LPC exams may be possible, SRA concedes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is relaxing assessment requirements for all parts of the LPC.
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NewsListed Gateley cancels dividend as coronavirus hits
Law firm reassures the market it remains a resilient and well-balanced business.
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NewsSolicitor retires after half a century with same firm
Lewis Isaacs is to formally retire after 50 years with Cambridge-headquartered Hewitsons.
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NewsCoronavirus: Talks ongoing over wills witness requirements
Law Society and Ministry of Justice discuss probate legislation to address current distancing issues.