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NewsGateley to go public on 8 June
National commercial firm announces stock exchange listing date and share price.
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NewsConsolidator vows to buy 60 high street firms
Metamorph Law is backed by Assure Law, which last year rescued Manchester firm Linder Myers.
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NewsFour out of 10 divorce petitions flawed
Solicitors told to conduct checks as Bury St Edmunds centre gears up to handle 40% of all divorce work in England and Wales.
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NewsNorthern Ireland barristers withdraw services in legal aid protest
Justice minister David Ford said he was surprised and disappointed by the Criminal Bar Association’s decision.
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NewsMoJ accelerates court Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be available in all magistrates’ and Crown courts by October – after 18 months of work.
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NewsGovernment pauses for thought on human rights
Government will ‘bring forward proposals’ for a British bill of rights, Queen’s speech announces.
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NewsSRA warns on exit strategies after solicitors fined
Five solicitors penalised in April for not following the correct procedure to close down their businesses.
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NewsSociety fears for legal professional privilege
Law Society president voices concerns over Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act and human rights reform.
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NewsLondon firms moving fee-earners to regions – report
Despite a booming market for London legal offices, the northshoring wave continues.
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NewsProfessional negligence warning over costs budgeting
Survey shows only one in 10 commercial litigators made an application to revise agreed costs budget upwards.
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NewsPlea to help journalists report civil appeals
Proposal that parties should bring two extra copies of skeleton arguments for court reporters.
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NewsE-conveyancing portal to begin rollout today
Veyo's first users will be firms that have already placed orders, followed by those that have registered interest.
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International firms step up social mobility efforts
‘Contextual’ recruitment tool allows firms to identify potential bias in their selection process.
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NewsDyson: law change may be needed to fill civil legal aid gap
Master of the rolls suggests public funding for cross-examination in certain civil cases, after overturning an order for government to cover LIP’s legal costs.
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NewsEx-bouncer McKenzie friend banned after calling lawyer a ‘lying slag’
Nigel Baggaley found to have sworn at court staff and threatened opponents.
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NewsTop-100 firms will merge to create £75m practice
Shakespeares and SGH Martineau have confirmed they will merge on 15 June.
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NewsMoJ stands firm over judicial pension legal challenge
Department confirms that legal action has been started against reforms.
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NewsGood times roll on in City as trainee salaries hit £42k
Magic circle firm has also boosted the pay of newly qualifieds and associates by an average of 7.5%.
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Ex-partner, 53, to allege age discrimination against former firm
Top-100 firm confirms it will defend its positition at employment tribunal.
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NewsClaimant costs should fund legal aid, says Society
Submission to new government proposes measures to assure ‘affordable access to legal advice’.