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NewsTougher sentences for arsonists who shut down schools and stations
Sentencing Council says draft guidelines will ensure consistency of 'extremely varied' offences.
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NewsGender pay gap: Clifford Chance breaks ranks on partners
Magic circle firm bucks trend of counterparts, says it is ‘doing the right thing’.
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NewsNo call for evidence in AG's disclosure review
Attorney General's Office says the review team may consult representative bodies.
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NewsGender pay gap: Pinsents bows to pressure over partner remuneration
International firm’s gender pay gap more than doubles when equity partners are included.
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NewsToo many defendants in custody for non-violent crimes, says campaign group
Transform Justice says six in 10 people denied bail for summary offences were subsequently released.
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NewsPI giant NewLaw consolidates ahead of reforms
Claimant sector expected to take a hit from impending legisation.
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NewsUK legal services market to get 'Brexit boost'
Market research report says that the UK is world’s second most valuable market for legal services.
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NewsCriminal bar expects ‘overwhelming’ support for action
London set Garden Court Chambers has already said it will not carry out publicly funded work from next month.
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NewsLaw Society hits out at regulator's 'demolition' of client protections
Chancery Lane says plans outlined in SRA consultation on indemnity insurance and the compensation fund are ‘utterly misguided’.
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NewsNews focus: Coming clean on NDAs
With the Solicitors Regulation Authority taking a hard line on non-disclosure agreements, firms must assess whether they are covering up serious misconduct.
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NewsWales bill set to overhaul legislation
A legal obligation on Welsh governments to draft legislation in a radically different way to England could be passed as early next year.
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NewsSexual harassment: non-disclosure agreements to open MPs' inquiry
Solicitors to give evidence before the Commons women and equalities committee on Wednesday.
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NewsLegal tech: A&O launches training scheme for 'law firm of the future'
Four successful applicants will work in various departments at the magic circle firm.
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Chambers announces direct action over 'crumbling' criminal justice system
Garden Court Chambers to begin action from 1 April.
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NewsInns to retain 'essential role' in bar training
Bar regulator backtracks on proprosals to limit role played by the four Inns of Court.
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NewsMake a will in 10 minutes and bypass solicitors, self-styled disruptor urges
Beyond aims to make life easier for people preparing their will and funeral.
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NewsGender pay gap soars after City giant breaks ranks to include partners
Inclusion of equity partners sees pay gap almost treble.