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NewsCalls for grace period for solicitors to adapt to AML regulations
Chancery Lane urges for ‘sensible supervisory approach’ after regulations come into force today.
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NewsMerger plan prompts fears over advice delays
Legal Aid Agency consulting on combining duty solicitor schemes in north Wales.
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NewsCollapsed firm consultant transferred client data for new job
Peter Aldis said he was not aware of the protocol for transfer of data obtained in 'chaotic circumstances'.
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NewsLidington sworn in
David Lidington MP was sworn in as lord high chancellor of Great Britain last week, telling the most senior legal figures in England and Wales that he will be ‘resolute and unflinching’ in upholding the rule of law and defending the independence of the judiciary. In an apparent attempt to ...
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NewsNews focus: What made it into the Queen's speech - and what didn't
A hung parliament resulted in a predicted cull of Conservative manifesto pledges. We take a look at legislation affecting solicitors which survived in last week’s Queen’s speech.
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NewsSociety plans 4% cut to individual fee
The Law Society plans to cut the individual practising fee once again next year. For 2017/18 Chancery Lane is seeking views on a fee of £278, a reduction of £12. Council meets on 5 July to discuss and agree final budget proposals. Writing in today’s Gazette, president Robert Bourns says ...
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NewsFirms to face fee hike to cover SRA scam payouts
Regulator says more reports coming in of rogue firms lending credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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NewsBar backs CJEU protection for EU nationals in post-Brexit Britain
Latest Brexit Paper says PM’s likely unwillingness to concede to CJEU could be a ’major stumbling block’.
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NewsJudicial independence key to post-Brexit success
Independence of judiciaries must be understood and recognised, says head of Chancery Division.
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NewsCity fears legal talent drain prompted by Brexit uncertainty
Freshfields consultant calls for immediate assurances on recognition and enforcement of judgments.
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NewsSRA intervenes into Asons offshoot Coops Law
Regulator confirms it has shut down law firm, which was born out of the closure of Asons Solicitors
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News'Get your house in order': councils warned following £100k data fine
Former ICO deputy commissioner says local authorities continue to feature disproportionately among list of those who are fined.
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NewsMedical defenders: We need to talk about compensation costs
Medical Protection Society says spending on clinical negligence claims has reached critical point.
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News'Poorly equipped': probation inspectors criticise digital support
HM Inspectorate of Probation report says few staff in National Probation Service have functioning laptops.
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NewsBSB says no to cab rank rule for public access
Regulator suggests that clients would try to invoke the rule for cases with little merit.
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NewsSRA aware of stresses from 'compliance culture' burden
Regulator says simplification partly designed to make compliance easier for solicitors.
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NewsEuropean court deals blow to law firm rescue vehicle
CJEU ruling on employee rights will make pre-pack administrations less attractive.
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NewsCharity wills judgment a 'damp squib', professor says
Solicitors for Elderly conference hears of lessons to be learned after Ilott v The Blue Cross and Ors.
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NewsAppeal allowed in EU state aid battle
Investors granted permission to appeal but request for security payment denied.
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NewsGovernment acted unlawfully on pension divestment ban
High Court says parts of the guidance reflected broader political considerations including desire to advance UK foreign and defence policy.