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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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NewsGig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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NewsTrainee solicitors underpaid and overworked, research finds
More than one-third being paid below recommended minimum salary.
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NewsCPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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NewsJustice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.
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NewsKWM staff not being paid as administration looms
Firm files notice to appoint administrators for the second time.
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NewsOutgoing Law Society CEO to head York FE college
Catherine Dixon is moving north to become chief executive of Askham Bryan agricultural college in York.
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NewsAbuse inquiry names new lead counsel
Criminal barrister Brian Altman QC will succeed Ben Emmerson QC.
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Super-exam could harm trust in legal profession, warns South London society
Response to SRA consultation says SQE test will amount to 'less than required at present' to become a solicitor.
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Government fee cut blamed for interpreter mistake
Umbrella group reacts to news that sentencing of man who attacked two police officers had to be adjourned.
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NewsNo goodwill in solicitor’s name, court rules
Taylor Bracewell cleared in passing-off action despite using former partner's name after she departed firm.
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NewsFreshfields reviews 180 personal assistant roles
Some 180 support staff offered chance to apply for fewer 'executive assistant' positions.
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NewsBarristers and solicitors at odds over advocacy fee reform
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association highlights concerns while Criminal Bar Association seeks to clear up misconceptions.
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NewsLegal 'super-exam': second consultation closes
'Significant' number of responses to revised proposals for SQE.
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NewsVW emissions claims set for court debut this month
Firm leading group litigation expecting to claim for thousands of pounds for each affected owner.
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NewsSwearing judge not guilty of misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office not to take any formal action against Judge Patricia Lynch QC.
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NewsDepartures continue from tight-lipped KWM
Another senior lawyer leaves City firm as Law Society joins effort to find placements for trainees.
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NewsFirm leaves QualitySolicitors but network still pledges to grow
Kent firm says it wants to concentrate on local recognition rather than being part of a national brand.
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NewsLaw Society to press on with reform after CEO resigns
Catherine Dixon told 100-strong ruling council she ‘cannot in good faith continue to be chief executive of an organisation which is not prepared to change’.
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NewsNews focus: what now for the council of European bars?
Refugees, the future of the profession and confidentiality of information are on the radar of the CCBE’s new British president – but does the organisation need a name change?