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NewsProposed superexam is no cash cow, says SRA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has denied that the new solicitors superexam will be a cash cow.
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NewsSRA closes firm ahead of prosecutions
Intervention to protect interests of North Lincolnshire practice’s clients.
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NewsWorboys judicial review 'inappropriate', lord chancellor says
David Gauke acknowledges his decision will disappoint victims but is expanding transparency review to include parole challenges.
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NewsOnline deeds come a step closer as government accepts liability
Risks of contingent liability for electronic signatures ‘low’, minister tells parliament.
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NewsMPs call for lawyer-free forum for financial disputes
Tribunal would enable small businesses to fight large corporations, House of Commons hears.
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DBA to CFA: court backs firm's switch weeks before settlement
High Court decision is worth potentially an extra £273,000 to law firm.
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NewsAccountancy body granted right to carry out probate work
Association of Chartered Certified Accounts hails ‘important development’.
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News'We cannot continue on this path': forensic science regulator criticises legal aid cuts
Dr Gillian Tully demands statutory measures to enforce high standards and avoid miscarriages of justice.
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NewsHMCTS reveals eight proposed new court closures
Trimming of court estate is latest step in the courts modernisation programme.
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NewsCharles Russell Speechlys signs sports boutique
Firm will offer expertise in sports law when combination finalised next week.
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NewsConveyancing clients unable to make email enquiry on 'brochure only' websites
Specialist regulator's report shows that personal recommendations are most common source of work.
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NewsHMCTS promises to promote media access
Decline in court reporting 'represents a real concern', chief executive says.
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NewsFirst solicitor lord chancellor welcomed to role
David Gauke becomes third justice secretery in 18 months.
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NewsLeO urged to tackle chancers trying to negotiate lower fees
Law Society also asks for the restoration of the 'two free cases’ rule for firms under investigation.
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News'Business as usual for us,' Carillion Advice Services boss declares
Director says CAS is a separate legal entity to construction giant Carillion plc.
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NewsRadical new disclosure regime to 'spell out' lawyers' duties
New rules for Business and Property Courts will require parties to complete review document.
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NewsHistoric firm collapses but 79 jobs rescued
Bristol practice folds less than a year after cutting ties with the QualitySolicitors network for a fresh start.
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NewsSuper regulator sets the clock ticking on superexam
Legal Services Board has 28 days to consider plan for Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
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NewsMunby warns against 'adversarial and punitive' care proceedings
Local authorities should think long and hard before removing seriously disabled children from their parents.
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NewsSharp rise in trainees paid less than minimum salary
Figures will deter aspiring solicitors, Law Society's Junior Lawyers Division warns.