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News‘Innovative’ financial list formally unveiled
Legal and financial services industries were given a market briefing on the new Rolls Building list.
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NewsCJC: listen to local communities before shutting their court
Judge-led group voices broad support for government’s proposals.
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NewsClient pressure putting City firms in danger of collapse – report
Many commercial firms are being forced to accept more risk from their clients, a report commissioned by the SRA shows.
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NewsHung jury in Dewey & LeBoeuf criminal trial
New York jury undecided on the most serious counts against three former executives at defunct Dewey & LeBoeuf.
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NewsMishcons loses sanctions appeal after DLA’s late notice
Judge says relief from sanctions preferable to further satellite litigation.
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NewsLord chief justice steps in to diversity debate
‘Robust judicial activism’ but no quotas to achieve a more diverse bench, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans boardroom pay boost
Shareholders asked to approve higher maximum pay and new incentives at the AGM on 20 November.
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News100 firms planning legal aid contract challenges
Government could be prevented from entering into new contracts next Monday.
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NewsBarrister loses misconduct appeal after threatening to sue dentist
Henry Davies was fined £500 by a tribunal after one charge of professional misconduct was proved against him.
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NewsCriticism of JR process ‘unfounded’, legal charity claims
Study of 502 cases claims there is no evidence to support government's criticism of process.
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NewsJackson: drop ‘oppressive’ exemption to my rules
‘Excessive litigation costs are wasteful of the nation’s resources,’ says LASPO architect.
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NewsFirms not responding to digital age, annual snapshot shows
Just 23% of firms have made changes to how they operate to respond to the digital age, a survey compiled by PwC has revealed.
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NewsBan payments to solicitors to stop ‘dressing up’ referral fees – bar chair
The Bar Council chair has said some solicitors try to ‘cloak’ referral fees as administration fees to get around ban.
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NewsInsurance giant makes £6m profits from PI joint ventures
Accounts for Admiral Law and BDE show growing work in progress for both.
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NewsLaw Society reports on how Brexit will affect solicitors
EU departure could have consequences for commercial disputes, Wales and criminal justice, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsCampaign on IP liability set to bear fruit
Current law provides a statutory right of redress against ‘unjustified threats’ to sue for infringement of a patent, trade mark or design right.
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NewsKorean legal market ‘challenging’
UK ambassador to the Republic of Korea says foreign firms face restrictions despite Seoul’s liberalisation promises.
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NewsBanks’ in-house legal teams face shift
Legal teams at banks will have to restructure to meet requirements on business continuity and independence under wide-ranging reforms.
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NewsDisputes looming over legal aid tender
Legal Aid Agency ‘strongly’ denied allegations about the staffing and assessment process.
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Ashfords’ ‘groundbreaking’ legal partnership
Partnership with local authorities will offer advice on safety and environment, among other areas.