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NewsConveyancing regulator plans to allow third-party managed accounts
Proposal among several measures aimed at streamlining the handling of client money.
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NewsSolicitor-judge proposes legal aid fund for 'political' problems
His Honour Barrington Black says 'ISIS bride' Shamima Begum is entitled to proper representation.
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NewsThird time lucky? Supermarket's vicarious liability case heads for Supreme Court
Former employees are seeking compensation over theft of personal data.
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NewsSolicitor loses libel claim against Facebook critic
In the latest 'serious harm' ruling, court rules that no material harm was done when only disgruntled ex-clients associate post with complainant.
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News'No rationale' for 'patchy' protections under freelance solicitors, says watchdog
Consumer panel says SRA has gone back on its pledges to ensure clients would be properly protected.
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NewsJailed sex assault barrister thrown out of profession
Clyde Stevens was convicted on multiple counts in 2017.
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NewsShamima Begum case pushes legal aid into national spotlight
Politicians and commentators have their say on whether teenager should get state funding.
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NewsAppeal court revives mammoth £14bn Mastercard group action
Consumers, backed by former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks CBE, granted permission to appeal.
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NewsBlow for bankrupt barrister in trustee battle
Nicholas George is embroiled in case with trustee Simon Gwinnutt.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills misses five-year gender diversity goal
Firm wanted to achieve a 30% female partnership this year.
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News'The White Book is wrong' - Vos offers clarity on disclosure rules
High Court judge sets out exactly when disclosure pilot should apply.
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NewsLawyers of the world unite: union woos barristers (and cleaners)
Legal Sector Workers United says it will represent all working in a sector ‘riddled with poverty pay’.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman costs set to creep up to five-year highs
Complaints handler suggests it has a positive future after period of instability and change.
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NewsBaker McKenzie global chair dies
Paul Rawlinson, admitted in 1988, took time out last year due to exhaustion.
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NewsFormer Simmons partner fails with jurisdiction claim in discrimination case
Noro-Lanto Ravisy had insufficient connection to UK, Employment Appeal Tribunal rules.
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NewsGovernment promises private tenancy law reform - but does not say when
Consultation response announces repeal of s21 of the Housing Act 1988.
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NewsProbate registries to close under HMCTS centralisation plan
Ministers insist the service will improve by moving everything under one roof and bringing together shared expertise.
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NewsNews focus: Inquests show that not all are equal in death
State actors are handed millions for expensive lawyers while bereaved families get little or nothing. Calls for equality of arms at inquests are getting louder, with MPs demanding reform
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NewsCrowdfunding councils? Lawyers suggest local authorities could beg for cash to run cases
Cases in the public interest could benefit from crowdfunding, one solicitor said.
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NewsSun newspaper ordered to print correction over Leigh Day article
Press regulator says publication gave ’serious and potentially damaging misleading impression’ of firm.