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NewsConveyancing 'still pretty busy' despite Brexit concerns
A third of respondents see little change in volumes according toregular survey conducted for the Gazette.
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NewsLaw Society joins thousands in Pride march
Vice-president Christina Blacklaws among those marching under the banner 'all are equal under the law'.
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NewsProfession calls for 'bold and far-reaching' employment review
Taylor report should not be afraid to suggest a ‘potential overhaul’ of how employment is defined.
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NewsNews focus: Jurisdictions across Europe are seeking to usurp London’s pre-eminence in commercial law
With the UK preoccupied by post-Brexit business, jurisdictions across Europe are scenting opportunities in commercial law. Now the High Court has rebranded to stay in the game.
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NewsPound slide masks mixed results for global elite
EOY results for City firms reveal mixed success, diluted further by the unstable pound.
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NewsHack on track
Colin, a legal assistant for the Amazon Echo device, was the winner at the online courts 24-hour ‘Hackathon’.
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NewsMoJ to pursue fixed costs regime for holiday sickness claims
Justice secretary asks rule committee to draft new limits to fees on claims arising abroad.
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NewsLeigh Day paralegals suspended over Grenfell Tower 'touting'
Newspaper reports name two individuals who it says circulated posters at disaster site.
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NewsSociety: legal services data overload could mislead clients
Forcing firms to publish a raft of information without proper context has the potential to mislead clients, president says.
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NewsDefendant denied costs after filing budget one day late
Judge admits decision was ’perhaps on the tougher end of the spectrum’.
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NewsGovernment backs away from cold call ban for CMCs
Minister says proposed legislation should suffice to tighten regulation of claims farmers.
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NewsLAA to review 30-minute online application allowance
Public Law Project says it is not possible to make a CCMS application in half an hour.
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NewsA&O best performing magic circle firm in this year's results round
Profits up 27% while partners also enjoy hefty increase.
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NewsPartner acted in 'physical manner' to female colleagues at Christmas social
SRA takes action against another male solicitor whose misconduct was reported at a social occasion.
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NewsClaimant entitled to shifted costs against compensatory body
Cases across the country had been stayed for an outcome in Howe v Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
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NewsClifford Chance silent over reports of SRA probe into Excalibur
Insiders suggest firm is being investigated by regulators over conduct in oilfields claim.
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NewsCurrency fluctuations cause double digit revenue rise at Clifford Chance
Magic circle firm reports rises in revenue and profit per equity partner.
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NewsLidington: Post-Brexit UK can see off foreign courts competition
Lord chancellor also reaffirms commitment to the rule of law following last year's Brexit case.
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News'From food bank to the Supreme Court': law centre champion honoured
Winners of the 15th Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards were announced at a ceremony last night.
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NewsOnline court to tackle 'disenfranchised class'
Lord Justice Briggs says court could hear disputes in excess of £25,000 if it proves a success.