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NewsLegal aid contributions decision to face judicial review
Court of Appeal urges ‘meaningful negotiations’ between parties in dispute over a capital contribution order.
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NewsUnregulated legal services providers cheaper and more innovative, says LSB
Super-regulator’s chair says unregulated sector is ‘neither as big nor as problematic’ as some have suggested.
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NewsLeave regulation alone while lawyers deal with Brexit – Society
Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon tells MPs now is not the time to contemplate sweeping changes to the Legal Services Act.
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NewsTrade union solicitor appointed shadow lord chancellor
Former Thompsons lawyer Richard Burgon named as Labour turmoil claims another shadow justice minister.
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NewsMPs probe role of sharia councils in British law
Select committee inquiry separate from independent review commissioned by Home Office.
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NewsSRA warns of scammers offering refunds on subs
Law firms are fighting on several fronts to prevent fraudsters getting hold of their bank details.
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NewsSolicitor becomes Welsh government’s law officer
Labour AM for Pontypridd Mick Antoniw is a former partner of trade union firm Thompsons.
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NewsLabour’s shadow justice leaders quit as Brexit fallout continues
Lord Falconer and Karl Turner MP among a wave of shadow ministers to resign.
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NewsParliament debates Land Registry sale
Controversial plans to transfer operations to the private sector will come under parliamentary scrutiny on Thursday.
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Conveyancing form guide published by Law Society
The Law Society has published guidance for revised conveyancing forms for local authority enquiries.
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NewsJean-Pierre Bemba Gombo sentenced for war crimes
Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo has been jailed for 18 years by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and sexual violence.
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News'Borderline' civil cases no longer eligible for legal aid
Legal Aid Agency announces it has changed its approach to assessing merits.
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NewsParty penalised in case 'crying out' for sensible negotiation
Judge says defendant failed to make full disclosure or entertain settlement.
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NewsBrexit lobby lawyer sets out practice priorities
Clive Thorne of pro-Leave group Lawyers for Britain wants to see urgent action in areas including IP and competition law.
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NewsLawyers fear for UK's future in ECHR after Brexit vote
The next prime minister could seek to leave the convention as part of move to ‘take back control’.
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Society seeks views on legal aid 'touts'
Protection clause could be added to new duty provider contracts.
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NewsBrexit: where now for PI reform and regulation?
Pro-Leave heavyweight Michael Gove’s days at the MoJ are surely numbered - solicitors face yet more uncertainty over far-reaching legal services reform.
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NewsEngland and Wales still attractive post-Brexit - Society
President says Chancery Lane will offer support and guidance to help aid the transition into the post-EU era.
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NewsLawyers rush to reassure clients after Brexit shock
Clifford Chance boss says decision has 'serious implications' for the City, as firms anticipate a short-term bonanza of instructions.
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NewsCosts budgeting success 'depends on the judge', say lawyers
Costs lawyers most concerned about prospect of government reforms, including greater fixed costs.