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News‘Dear Party Leaders’: last ditch call on Human Rights Act
British Institute for Human Rights asks next government to ensure the 1998 act 'remains an integral part' of constitution.
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NewsCounty court trial waiting times at 10-year high
Waiting times have been longer for each quarter in 2019 than the same periods in 2018.
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NewsElon Musk defamation jury ‘wrong in law’
Solicitor acting in cave diver's claim says California federal judge could be asked to vacate the verdict and order a retrial.
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NewsAI revolution could cost 35,000 UK legal jobs - Law Society research
Legal sector employment boom dating back decades could be coming to an end, according to the Institute for Employment Studies.
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NewsNews focus: Lawyers line up for parliament
Dozens of solicitors and barristers are after your vote in this week’s general election, but the impact of Brexit and tactical voting mean that nothing can be taken for granted.
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NewsWhite collar crime prosecutions reach five-year low – despite rise in fraud reports
Almost 700,000 fraud and computer offences were reported in 2018/19, but the number of prosecutions stands at 6,669.
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NewsPrivate prosecutions to cause surge in professional negligence work
Experts warn increase in actions against solicitors expected where their conduct caused collapse of prosecution.
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NewsCosts recovery ruling hits translation company
Upheld appeal by defendant in RTA claim leaves businesses questioning their position in PI market.
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NewsForum shopping in spotlight as divorce battle reaches Supreme Court
Charles Villiers filed for divorce in Scotland but Emma Villiers applied for maintenance in England.
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NewsBaker McKenzie lawyer questions Gary Senior over emails
Former London managing partner acknowledges that correspondence read cold several years later 'looks odd'.
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News'New breed' firm rescued after rapid expansion backfired
April King stays in business after director’s buyout and now looks to develop new business model.
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NewsMJ Hudson prepares for Christmas float
Hybrid law firm and asset adviser confirms plans to list on the London stock exchange this month.
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NewsUniversity of Law teams with quiz app to prepare students for SQE
Synap will form an ‘integral part’ of the university’s new SQE training programme.
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NewsClifford Chance ranked top in restricted Indian market
Clifford Chance overtakes Linklaters to claim first place as lawyers benefit from 'fly-in' rule.
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NewsLegal aid practitioners test replacement billing system
Apply for Legal Aid, which will replace the ill-fated CCMS, enters beta testing phase.
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NewsFirm forced to refund £1,700 docked from employee's pay for training
Employment tribunal judge orders north west practice to pay money back to former office manager.
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NewsBaker boss Senior 'sought promotion' after sanction, tribunal hears
Former managing partner received written warning following internal investigation into 2012 hotel room incident.
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NewsKent court evacuated after fire breaks out
Maidstone Combined Court is closed for the rest of the day.
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NewsDeloitte picks 14 lawtech startups for 'meaningful relationships'
Legal 'app store' and contract drafting AI among technologies selected for Legal Ventures initiative.
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NewsGallery: Hale presents LawWorks Annual Pro Bono Awards
Supreme Court president salutes winners in 11 categories at Chancery Lane.