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NewsCity reveals 80%+ retention rates
Round-up of retention rates for trainee solicitors in major City firms.
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News‘Barrister’ who conned dying woman jailed
Question marks as to whether there will be an investigation into how conman was profiled on chambers’ website.
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NewsElection annulment 'momentous development' for rule of law
Kenya’s Supreme Court orders new presidential poll in a first for the continent of Africa.
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NewsDivorce ruling 'leaves law in state of flux'
Court of Appeal says judge did not err when he awarded £3.5m to Karen Hart.
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NewsCrumbling courts: 'shambolic situation' as disabled users forced to use stairs
Lift at Barkingside Magistrates' Court has been out of action for more than two months.
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NewsManchester firm berg to disappear after Kennedys deal
Staff at berg will move into Kennedys’ office on 1 October.
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NewsLaw Society cautiously welcomes online probate applications
Chancery Lane warns that new system must not open avenues to fraud.
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NewsPlatform alteration: government seeks views on digital case development
HM Courts & Tribunals Service to hold drop-in sessions highlighting Common Platform mechanics.
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NewsLegal clerk jailed after stealing £300,000 from firm
Rachel Swettenham funded lavish lifestyle with client money.
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NewsSlater and Gordon splits off UK operation
Company chair 'deeply sorry' for losses suffered by shareholders.
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NewsPhone hacking case lawyer locked in fees battle with ex-firm
Case due to come to court later this year as both parties attempt to recover funds from the other.
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NewsNewcastle civic leaders in talks to host civil justice
Local authority's courts lease expected to generate income to fund front line services in the city.
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News£10m health boost for panel winners
Five firms win Department of Health contract to provide civil litigation arbitration and mediation in pharmaceutical industry disputes.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell bullish after maintaining profit levels
LLP arm of the business suffered in 2016 after feeling the effects of a high-profile merger.
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NewsLet technology do the talking for you, conveyancers told
Co-founder of conveyancing practice says solicitors have not always been proactive in communicating updates.
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NewsCrime agency admits acting illegally in death penalty case
Phone metadata was provided to support conviction of two men over Thailand murder of British nationals.
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NewsBuyer snaps up section of collapsed former QS firm
Administrators move in to handle affairs of north west practice Gregson Solicitors.
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NewsSnooping could threaten post Brexit data law
Legal expert says proposals for data protection continuity overlook measures in Investigatory Powers Act.
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NewsLegal profession dominates social mobility awards shortlist
Winners of the UK Social Mobility Awards will be announced in October.
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NewsLaw firms could be asked to reveal pay-gaps
Proposals being drawn up for private companies as part of government campaign on 'excessive' boardroom pay.