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NewsSRA unveils ‘shorter, sharper’ codes of conduct
Consultation opens on separate codes for solicitors and firms as well as new rules on client accounts.
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NewsExam plan delayed after 100 ‘wholly negative’ reactions
Regulator says it received more than 250 responses to consultation on its proposed solicitors qualifying exam.
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NewsLSB demands greater clarity over PC fee applications
Super-regulator publishes revised rules and supporting guidance for applications.
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NewsFirms woo women on extended career breaks back into law
Herbert Smith Freehills and Hogan Lovells to offer one-year paid fellowships to lawyers who have been away from the profession.
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NewsWill-writing firm signs up with SRA
‘Proudest day ever’ as The Will Writing Company becomes an alternative business structure.
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NewsEmployment tribunal cases withdrawn over ‘off-putting’ fees
Claimants are required to pay separate fees to issue their claim and have it heard.
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News‘Deadline slips’ for clinical negligence fixed fees
Personal injury lawyers welcome apparent acknowledgement that 1 October start date is not achievable.
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NewsLand Registry: sell-off could imperil property data, says Law Society
Chancery Lane adds its voice to chorus of disapproval as privatisation consultation ends.
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NewsQualitySolicitors loses leading abuse claims firm
Abney Garsden acquired by claimant firm Simpson Millar.
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NewsLaw firms’ bank debts jump 36%
Accountants’ survey shows firms borrowing to invest as workloads increase.
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NewsCourt rules on QOCS protection in appeals
High Court judgment clears up area of confusion over costs protection in personal injury.
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NewsConsolidator Metamorph Law takes over Linder Myers
Metamorph Law acquires Manchester firm with four offices and 200 staff through pre-pack administration.
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NewsMan allowed to challenge former mother-in-law’s will
Colin Randall was allowed to challenge the validity of the will despite being left nothing in the estate.
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NewsCall for ban on solicitors’ agents in public hearings
The Ministry of Justice has been asked to resolve an ambiguity over solicitors’ agents’ rights of audience.
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NewsMoJ awards courtroom interpreting contracts
Leeds-based Thebigword has secured two out of four lots of the contract, which comes into force on 31 October.
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NewsCautious welcome for insolvency regime change
Government proposes three-month moratorium on legal action against struggling businesses.
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NewsCriminal justice system ‘under stress’, MPs warn
Public accounts committee reports that the number of CPS lawyers has fallen by 27% since 2010.
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NewsBar dominates Gove’s new advisory council
Law Society 'very disappointed' by composition of new thinktank chaired by Gary Bell QC, which it says is 'unrepresentative' and lacking 'day-to-day experience of routine criminal practice'.
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NewsJustice ministry says solicitors must act on insurance fraud
Ministers accept findings of taskforce report highlighting low-level PI claims.
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NewsLSB warns on publishing ‘average prices’ of legal services
Super-regulator responds to consumer watchdog’s recommendation on open data.