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NewsGuidance on new AML regime could take months
SRA pledges to take into account 'limited time that firms have had to prepare'.
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NewsSolicitor sues for discrimination over enforced farm away day trip
Details emerge of claim by employment solicitor against Government Legal Department.
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NewsThree options for reforming leasehold enfranchisement
Law Commission says it received hundreds of differing views from leaseholders and landlords.
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NewsCPS still plagued by disclosure failings, watchdog finds
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate says handling of unused material is below acceptable standards.
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NewsLet ombudsman initiate its own investigations, says consumer watchdog
Greater scope for the Legal Ombudsman should be a priority for future legal services regulation, consumer panel urges.
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News£37.50 an hour to provide emergency housing advice
Law Society tells government that the court duty scheme is not commercially viable.
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NewsDentons prepares for rapid Irish expansion
International firm opts to open its own Dublin office as opposed to merging with an Irish practice.
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NewsDivorce reform swiftly returns to parliament
Family lawyers delighted to see Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill reintroduced 'after a series of false starts'.
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NewsSolicitor admits advice failings over client’s £43k legacy gift
Sole practitioner admits failing to ensure client took independent legal advice.
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NewsMagic circle firms fall out of M&A top 10 rankings
For the first time since 2013, no magic circle firm appears in the top 10 of the global M&A league table.
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NewsFormer DWF trainee banned over email leaks to third party
Haley Tansey had brought an unsuccessful employment tribunal claim last year following her dismissal.
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NewsInvestors drop class action against Burford
Litigation funder also provides update on plans to extend its listing of shares to new markets.
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NewsAllen & Overy joins forces with Shanghai firm
The practice will be known as Allen & Overy Lang Yue (FTZ) Joint Operation Office and will operate in Shanghai’s free trade zone.
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NewsJudge commends lawyers involved in 'harrowing' Sinaga case
Investigation 'involved hundreds of hours of viewing footage of a most unpleasant nature'.
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NewsHoliday sickness doctor covered up marriage link to law firm
Dr Zuber Bux removed from medical profession after tribunal finds he acted dishonestly.
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NewsAll-female partner promotions at Reed Smith’s London office
Worldwide, more than half of those promoted to partner and counsel at Reed Smith this year are women.
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NewsDetainees 'waiting hours' for solicitor after call centre goes down
Defence Solicitor Call Centre stopped working on New Year's Day between midnight and 4.45am.
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NewsDirectors to share £1.8m after selling up to listed law firm
National firm Knights continues to grow outside London.
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NewsDeloitte partner to pay £125k after dismissal challenge
David Joseph was issued with a notice of retirement after an investigation into his conduct.
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NewsVirtual firm solicitor banked client fees
Clients paid fees directly into Rajesh Brightman’s account, depriving firm of 30% cut that had been agreed.