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NewsLawyers angry as MoJ U-turn leaves LiPs on their own in court
Campaigners say dropping of ADR incentivises insurers to deny liability more often.
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NewsExtinction Rebellion targets Slaughter and May
The campaigners will stage a ‘crime scene’ outside the firm’s Moorgate office tomorrow morning.
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NewsRecommended minimum salary for trainees rises 1.9%
Trainees outside London should receive a minimum of £19,992 a year, says Law Society.
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NewsCommercial lawyer one of the first to take up freelance status
Jo Rayner says her status can give her flexibility she needs as SRA reforms start to take effect.
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NewsInternational caseload continues to dominate Commercial Court
Annual report shows rise in banking and financial disputes, along with those involving high net worth individuals.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed as MoJ removes claimants' safety net
Justice secretary Robert Buckland makes statement to parliament about portal implementation.
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NewsCoronavirus: IBA postpones two Tokyo conferences
The inaugural Asia Pacific roundtable and the international financial law conference were due to start in Japan today.
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NewsStar solicitor helped VIP avoid paedophilia prosecution
Report of child sexual abuse inquiry reveals role of legendary defence practitioner Sir David Napley in the 1970s.
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News'Be prepared to wait all day': HMCTS outlines court expectations
Court users told to arrive for their hearing at the time stated on their letter even though their case may not be heard immediately.
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NewsChild’s play: unprepared 15-year-old scores half-marks in super-exam
The student, who is yet to sit her GCSEs, has ‘absolutely no knowledge’ of the law, according to her mother.
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NewsFunder exposed to costs as CoA says Arkin rule not binding
Litigation funder had submitted that adverse decision on liability could drive others out the market.
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News‘Law without the lawyers’: Firm’s venture lets clients do the work
Kennedys creates tech start-up where clients turn to lawyers only when expert advice is needed.
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NewsCompetition watchdog vows to look again at legal sector
Concerns remain that progress recommended in 2016 has been slow to materialise, conference hears.
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NewsOne Welsh language criminal legal aid application in 12 months
Legal Aid Agency reports higher figures for telephone and online billing services in Welsh Language Scheme report.
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NewsBeckwith to appeal SDT ruling
Solicitor for former Freshfields partner confirms grounds to appeal were filed last Wednesday.
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NewsDefendants denied access to quality-assured forensic science - regulator
Legal aid fee constraints force solicitors to opt for the cheapest quote.
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NewsA&O re-elects senior partner for second term
Wim Dejonghe, who took over as senior partner in 2016, thanked partners for their continued trust.
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NewsDon’t expect pyrotechnics: LCJ on Braverman appointment
Lord Burnett of Maldon welcomes new attorney general saying talk of constitutional conflict has been overblown.
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NewsSRA will not appeal magic circle partner's fine
Regulator’s decision means Ryan Beckwith is now free to resume his career as a solicitor.
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News'It is a privilege': Braverman sworn in as attorney general
Restoring faith in the criminal justice system is a ‘top priority’.