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NewsNew chief for CCBE
Philip Buisseret is the new secretary-general of the Council of Bars and Law societies of Europe.
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NewsFirms stand to lose billions through fraud: bank chief
Banking sector joins insurers and regulators in expressing concerns about telephone con-artists targeting law firms.
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NewsTunis attack victim was retired solicitor
Tributes paid to Sally Adey, retired solicitor and wife of Shakespeares partner.
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NewsNew legal aid powers over criminals’ assets
Ministry of Justice lays statutory instrument that will enable Legal Aid Agency to recover costs from convicted criminals.
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NewsGovernment promises response on pre-charge bail
Home affairs select committee calls for time limits and anonymity for sex-case suspects.
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NewsLaw Society reacts to cuts with unbundling guidance
Chancery Lane guidance suggests unbundled services may be appropriate for a number of practice areas but warns of risks.
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NewsLabour repeats pledge to repeal JR reforms
Lord Bach reiterates message on JR changes – but is less optimistic for restoring social welfare law.
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NewsNew scheme to help avoid ‘costly’ design disputes
Intellectual Property Office planning opinions service for disputes over design rights.
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NewsTackle racism with humour – Warsi
Former cabinet minister speaking at launch of Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division.
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NewsRegulator names firms in PII probe
Two firms should have closed last year because they did not have a valid insurance policy.
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News‘No evidence’ of risk from online divorce services
Research by consumer group finds high satisfaction levels with both online and face-to-face services.
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NewsStrict liability offence for offshore tax evasion
Chief secretary to Treasury says ‘enablers’ will face same penalties as evaders – and be publicly named.
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NewsLast minute adjournment in criminal legal aid appeal
Court of Appeal set to deliver judgment on lord chancellor’s controversial crime duty tender process next week.
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NewsLitigation funder expects windfall from £136m ‘pre-Jackson bulge’
Chief executive of Burford Capital says UK lawyers are not grasping opportunities.
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NewsBudget 2015: new penalties for professionals assisting tax evasion
Chancellor’s budget speech also confirms government pressing ahead with anti-avoidance measures, including ‘Google tax’.
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NewsDog offence sentencing ‘must reflect new laws’
Sentencing Council consulting on guidelines for dangerous dog offences.
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NewsMany lawyers unaware of how PC funds regulation
Four in ten solicitors do not realise they pay for the Legal Services Board and ombudsman.
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NewsVara brushes off calls for urgent LASPO review
Minister also hits back at ‘huge amount of misunderstanding’ over legal aid eligibility.
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NewsListed legal business ready for further acquisitions
Fairpoint keen on further expansion after buying Leeds-headquartered Simpson Millar last year.
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NewsWitness-informing threatens fairness, Society warns
Crown Prosecution Service consulted on draft guidance on speaking to witnesses at court.