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NewsBakers prepares to axe support roles
International firm planning firm-wide reorganisation of business support team.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses 'unexplained wealth' challenge
Court dismisses challenge to order but privacy ruling will remain in place for now.
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NewsLaw firm's complaint over Lloyds' black horse ad fails
Keystone Law said bank had been misleading through its stated commitment to supporting customers.
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News'Take a light approach' - Society to SRA as transparency deadline looms
New rules provide opportunities as well as initial burdens, says Blacklaws.
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NewsConservative conference: Whitehall mistakes burden the justice system
Justice minister says departments have an obligation to get their decisions right.
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NewsConservative conference: We've not gone soft on criminals, says Gauke
Justice secretary addresses delegates - but there is no mention of any access to justice issues.
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NewsSFO will not appeal ENRC privilege ruling
First major public decision of Lisa Osofsky in her role as director of fraudbusting agency.
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NewsLegal bloggers allowed to cover private family proceedings
Ministry of Justice begins nine-month pilot giving certain lawyers reporting rights.
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NewsMexico could look to UK in bribery clampdown
Lex Mex event discusses legal cooperation between the UK and Latin American giant.
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NewsWorking-class solicitors struggle to win promotion, City diversity study shows
Research shows that those from lower socio-economic backgrounds perform are the highest performers but struggle to progress.
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NewsLitigation funder raises £193m in share offering
Oversubscribed issue latest sign of institutional investors' interest in burgeoning market.
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NewsStraight couples will be allowed to enter civil partnerships, PM confirms
Announcement follows Supreme Court ruling that existing discrimination is unlawful.
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NewsLand Registry picks blockchain partner
Agency to exlore potential of bitcoin-type encryption technology in land registration process.
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NewsFirms must publish details of solicitors' credentials
SRA transparency rules will also include requirements on price and timescale for legal work.
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NewsCalls for global links at opening of legal year
Law Society president warns of cross-border cooperation at risk.
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NewsArden no more: Gray's Inn snaps up chambers
Arden Chambers will be incorporated into 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square in London.
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NewsLASPO ban is 'driving referral fees underground'
NHS Resolution says the idea that claimants want to be represented by a firm 300 miles away 'strains credibility'.
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NewsDWF agrees new US tie up ahead of float
Firm announces ‘exclusive association’ with LA-headquartered Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman.
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NewsBar considers responses on future of pupillage
Chambers and entities asked if they wish to continue providing the traditional pathway to qualification.
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NewsMagic circle solicitor gets High Court nod
Sarah Falk is one of only three solicitors appointed directly from private practice - and the first woman.