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NewsGrant bereaved families legal aid for inquest, Hillsborough adviser urges
The Right Revered James Jones says public bodies should stop spending limitless sums for their own representation.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses seven-year legal aid contract fight
Mr Justice Coulson says case is an example of how not to conduct a public procurement challenge.
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NewsCity firm tells of 'copycat' cyber-fraud
Fake business stole pictures of Bates Wells Braithwaite lawyers to ’lend legitimacy’ to scam.
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NewsListed firm buys tax business for deal worth up to £8m
Company says it can increase cross-selling opportunities through landmark deal.
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NewsWomble Bond Dickinson deal becomes reality
Transatlantic tie-up goes live today as another Scottish firm loses name.
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NewsConsumers still in the dark about firms' prices, watchdog claims
Consumer panel says regulators must work together to ensure price transparency.
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NewsMunby urges rethink on child prosecutions
President of the family division says too many Whitehall departments involved in children's welfare.
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NewsSQE: no silver bullet for social mobility
Compliance officers’ conference questions diversity hopes for solicitors' super-exam.
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NewsWhite men dominate law firm partnerships - SRA research
Regulator says diversity could help to improve access to legal services.
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NewsSlater and Gordon chief leaves with £162k
Annual report to shareholders gives details of Andrew Grech’s leaving terms.
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NewsDivorce solicitor advised clients through unregulated firm
SRA fines Cornwall-based solicitor who gave the impression his divorce firm was authorised.
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NewsLack of inquest legal aid for bereaved families a 'false economy'
Government will review existing guidance following independent review of deaths in police custody.
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NewsRobot beats human lawyers in outcomes challenge
Competition between human lawyers and artificial intelligence to predict the success of claims.
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NewsMoJ: tell us what you think of LASPO reforms
Ministry of Justice outlines details of long-awaited legal aid review.
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NewsAppeal backs 'fundamental dishonesty' finding when it was not pleaded
Case believed to be the first to test the principle of fundamental dishonesty when judge is first to raise the defence.
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NewsEx BPP head moves to old rival ULaw
Peter Crisp joins University of Law after 20 years with BPP.
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NewsBrussels latest to announce English-language business court
Brexit will increase the amount of commercial litigation - which will not necessarily be conducted in London.
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NewsCouples lie about adultery to speed up divorce proceedings
Family lawyers say Nuffield Foundation study supports need to introduce no-fault divorce provision.
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NewsFootball and music disputes dominate High Court filings
Pubs and music venues being increasingly targeted for illegal broadcasts, law firm says.
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NewsEmployers should 'ban the box' over records disclosure, say MPs
Justice select committee says current criminal records disclosure system hampers rehabilitation.