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Munby on warpath over cross-examination and practice directions
President of the family division says the case for reform is overwhelming.
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NewsSolicitor 'more comfortable' at bar claims dual practice first
Peter Causton believes he is unique in holding simultaneous practising certificates in England and Wales.
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NewsClaimant lawyers will lose £81m a year as insurers pocket huge windfall - MoJ
Impact assessment estimates that civil liability reforms will see insurers bank hundreds of millions - as claimant lawyers are told to look elsewhere for work.
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NewsFirms on notice after collapse of indemnity insurer
Around 200 England and Wales firms are covered by the Dublin-registered company.
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NewsHale: let's start appointing more judges from different backgrounds
Supreme Court president says example is the best way to change recruitment attitudes.
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NewsCMS dismisses managing partner and reports to SRA
Andrew Stott dismissed from post in Singapore after decision taken by board of 20 partners.
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NewsFirms begin to reveal partner pay gap - but stop short of full comparison
Reed Smith and Mills & Reeve both provide figures for the partnership.
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NewsLatham & Watkins head steps down over 'sexual communications'
Bill Voge said his conduct falls 'well below the personal and professional standards’.
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NewsFirm denies wrongdoing after failed sickness claim prompts report to SRA
Tour operator says case ‘raises serious and obvious ethical and legal questions’, but north west firm denies any wrongdoing.
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Claims firm confident in ABS plan despite 22% profit dip
National Accident Helpline says expansion proposal will be ‘small claims ready’.
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NewsCouncil unveils 'extremely competitive' law firm
North Yorkshire County Council says it is the first local authority in the north to trade in legal services.
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NewsMPs urge speedy creation of Sri Lankan justice commission
Inquiry on South African model would investigate crimes committed by both sides during country’s long civil war.
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NewsJunior lawyers to be asked if AI will render them obsolete
Tools now available to firms could have a strong impact on juniors’ traditional tasks.
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News'Clear and convincing' case for discount rate change - MoJ
Response to sceptical justice committee shows commitment to reform.
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NewsLaw firm seeks students to join claim against universities
Class action claim would target more than 60 universities hit by strike over pensions.
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NewsLegal ranking business sold for undisclosed sum
Private equity investor cites multiple opportunities for ‘enhanced digital offering’.
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NewsLegal aid means test disqualifying families living in poverty
Law Society says no one should have to choose between accessing the justice system and a minimum living standard.
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NewsMoJ unveils sweeping PI reform in expanded Civil Liability Bill
Legislation will include whiplash reforms and changes to the discount rate.
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NewsDraft bill takes Wales towards distinct legal system
Measure would organise law into comprehensive codes according to subject area, and 'facilitate use of the law in Welsh'.
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NewsCriminal barristers close to 'action for justice' over legal aid cuts
Government will be told to either scrap or delay advocates’ fee proposals.