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Society steps up legal privilege campaign
In a position paper Chancery Lane and Bar Council argue that privilege is a vital principle of the administration of justice.
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NewsBar 2015: barristers lukewarm on innovative business models
The vast majority of aplications have come from ‘one-man bands’ seeking to exploit perceived tax advantages that chancellor George Osborne has recently moved to abolish.
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NewsBar 2015: criminal advocacy revamp a ‘turning point’
Consultation is a rare beacon of hope and could mark a turning point for the criminal bar, Mark Fenhalls QC told the Bar Conference.
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Bar 2015: Gove will need to defy backbenchers on prison reform
Andy Slaughter said the lord chancellor will enjoy a ‘large measure of cross-party support’ if he perseveres with changes.
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Council limits ABS use to counter tax liability
Essex council voted last week to push ahead with an application to the SRA.
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New powers in Wales Bill
New powers over energy, speed limits, and local government and Welsh Assembly elections.
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NewsRBS claims £120k from ex-Halliwells partner
A five-day trial has commenced in which the Royal Bank of Scotland is claiming £120,000 from Michael McCarthy, former partner of Manchester firm Halliwells.
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NewsChambers failing to plan for changing legal landscape, BSB says
Risks the bar faces also include cashflow problems, cyberattacks, departing members and a lack of commitment to diversity.
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NewsGateley chief wins Gazette accolade at Excellence Awards
The winners of this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards were revealed at a ceremony in London last night.
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NewsProbate solicitor jailed after stealing £430k from clients
Simon Armitage said he stole the funds after running into difficulties with a tax bill.
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NewsClaimant lawyers to pay charge for every new portal case
New fee - as yet unspecified - likely to be introduced from December 2016.
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NewsFreshfields signs Manchester lease to double northshoring presence
The new lease will double the magic circle firm’s office space in the area.
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NewsLaw firms drop JR threat over MedCo scheme
Panel scheme also makes new statement on random allocation of medical reporting experts.
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NewsLAA delays signing duty solicitor contracts
The government has told firms in all procurement areas that it will not sign the new legal aid contracts until 2 November.
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NewsTwo more women elevated to High Court bench
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb QC will also become the first Asian woman to sit on the High Court bench.
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NewsSmall businesses see lawyers as costly last resort
Legal Services Board research shows limited engagement with legal service providers.
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NewsJudge removed from case over ‘tenacious adherence’ to his own analysis
Lord Dyson said a review of court of protection case should be carried out by a different judge.
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NewsFrench legal aid protest goes national – and physical
Robed lawyers clash with riot police in dramatic scenes outside court buildings.
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NewsChallenge legal aid contracts by Friday, Law Society says
The Law Society has issued guidance on how firms can contest the outcomes of the new legal aid procurement.
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NewsEssex backs ABS plans to net £1.8m a year
Councillors agree to make application to set up an alternative business structure.