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News£222k confiscation to fund crime-fighting and courts
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham praises legal team for court outcome following Proceeds of Crime Act order.
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NewsLoan write-off tips Minster Law into profit after £23m loss
Yorkshire firm says acquisition leaves it well prepared for changes in the personal injury sector.
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NewsNews focus: Five years on, did ABS really change anything?
Five years ago last month three legal businesses, including the Co-op, heralded a new era in the provision of consumer-friendly legal services. But how much has really changed?
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NewsLaw reform programme aborted by snap poll
Theresa May’s announcement of a general election on 8 June has killed off key legislation affecting the legal sector and put the future of several policy initiatives in doubt.
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NewsNewcastle lawyers slam court ‘downgrade’ plans
Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society has condemned proposals to ‘downgrade’ the city’s magistrates’ court, claiming that a new consultation spells the ‘death knell for access to justice’ in the area.
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New LGBT Council member - sign up and vote
The Law Society has called on ethnic minority and LGBT solicitors to vote in elections to its governing council.
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NewsIndia: child victims turn to law
The law is being used in India to enable victims of child prostitution to become lawyers.
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NewsLitigation funder makes damages guarantee to MasterCard claimants
Augusta putting money behind group claim brought in relation to intercharge fees.
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News'Gold plated' money laundering plans threaten new burden on firms
Law Society raises concerns about new anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.
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NewsManchester solicitor becomes coroner aged just 31
Zak Golombeck is the second young solicitor this year to be elevated to judicial office.
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NewsLinklaters trials reduced hours scheme for associates
German scheme could be implemented in UK if successful.
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NewsHome Office scraps 'insufficient evidence' notification
Conservative peer concerned over use of the phrase in criminal cases that do not proceed to a charge.
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NewsElection kills probate 'stealth tax'
Controversial proposals will not have time to pass through parliament, Ministry of Justice confirms.
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NewsElection could time-out probate fee 'tax'
Proposals for fees of up to £20,000 could hit the wall if parliamentary vote is needed.
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NewsA&O to address diversity after men comprise over 90% of new partners
Magic circle firm announces a record 24 partner promotions - but just two are women.
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NewsPrisons and Courts Bill scrapped
Legislation will run out of time before parliament is dissolved.
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NewsFire your law firm’s misfits within weeks - ex-John Lewis boss
Efforts by law firms to stand out by defining their ‘values’ and purpose commonly fail through lack of management commitment, the former head of customer service at iconic department store chain John Lewis has said. Andrew McMillan Source: Michael Cross Andrew McMillan, former head of customer ...
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NewsParents facing school holiday fines consider litigation
Simpson Millar says parents in areas where rules were relaxed now fear local authorities will issue penalties.
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International firm enters South Sudan market
South Africa-based Centurion announces strategic alliance with Juba firm.