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NewsLaw schools to reopen campuses - with thermographic cameras
Universities draw up plans for temperature testing, plastic screens and one-way systems.
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NewsLawtech will play vital role in pandemic recovery says Law Society
Chancery Lane announces ‘Return, Restart and Recovery’ campaign to promote the profession’s role.
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NewsBaker McKenzie announces bumper promotion round
International firm elects 85 new partners despite coronavirus concerns.
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News‘We’ll deal with it again’ - Leicester law firms braced for second lockdown
City set to effectively close again, with workers and residents told to avoid all non-essential travel.
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NewsDemob happy? MoJ chief recounts financial mess of Grayling era
Current budget will 'broadly speaking keep the lights on’, Sir Richard Heaton tells MPs.
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NewsCPS praised for early coronavirus response
Support for staff included equipment packages, travel and parking costs, and hand sanitiser and wipes.
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NewsBrussels firm taps into post-Brexit market with London opening
Van Bael & Bellis will focus on international trade and customs law, UK and EU competition law, and public international law.
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News‘Not fair’ for solicitor to serve claim forms on empty locked-down office
Court rules defendant did not have the chance to serve response to papers sent at height of crisis.
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NewsDon’t even think about scrapping juries - Law Society
Starting point must be to make full use of existing judges and courts, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsCriminal lawyers reject plans to curb jury trials
Some 93% of criminal barristers oppose emergency plans to reduce the role of juries, survey finds.
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NewsBarrister raises £60k to sue chambers and charity
Allison Bailey is suing Garden Court Chambers and Stonewall for alleged victimisation.
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NewsNew AML reporting duty postponed
HMRC says government will amend UK regulations implementing the DAC 6 measure on cross-border transactions.
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NewsNews focus: Client calls - check your privilege
With police stations under pressure to provide remote communication channels between solicitors and their clients, concerns have been raised that calls are being monitored.
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NewsNQ pay cuts herald tough year ahead
Legal sector analyst warns of uncertain times for junior lawyers as the salary bidding war ends.
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NewsCampaigners planning law centre in legal-aid ravaged Wales
Steering group yet to decide which areas of law the centre will cover but project is at a ‘critical point’.
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NewsHMCTS braced for probate surge
Government hires new staff and retrains existing employees in drive to keep on top of applications once lockdown is lifted.
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NewsTurkey lawyers clash with police over bar reform
Lawyers from around Turkey clash with police during protest against bill they say would damage professional independence.
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NewsSRA closes high net worth client firm over dishonesty suspicion
Regulator intervenes into firm’s founder and principal, prompting immediate closure.
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NewsSimmons solicitors take 20% pay cut
Staff will see their hours and salaries reduced by 20% in a drive to prevent redundancies.
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NewsMoJ pauses legal aid means test review
Ministry of Justice was due to publish findings and consultation this summer.