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NewsLawyers-to-be reveal career motivations
Half of prospective solicitors want to qualify in order to help people.
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NewsInsolvency costs cap does not fit – peer
At present, insolvency cases are exempted from the rules limiting the recovery of costs from a losing party.
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Law Society backing for outreach
CLOCK was set up in 2012 to assist those without representation in court with housing, welfare, family relations and community safety issues.
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Turkish lawyers concern
The Law Society will use its UN special consultative status to register its concern at human rights violations committed by Turkey against hundreds of lawyers.
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NewsRihanna gets shirty
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as the pop star Rihanna, won a legal action against retailer Topshop when the Court of Appeal ruled that the sale of a T-shirt with her image was an ‘act of passing off’.
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South-east roll-out for CRM14 form
Legal Aid Agency has been rolling out the CRM14 eForm across the country.
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Sikh faith judgment
Ministry of Justice settles a claim for religious discrimination brought by Amrik Bilkhu of GT Stewart Solicitors.
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Portal Veyo hires new director
Portal set up by Law Society and IT firm Mastek hires QualitySolicitors sales and partnerships director Stefanie van den Haak.
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NewsLiverpool support for apprenticeships
Local law society promoting new pathways into the legal profession.
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NewsLitigation funder unveils £60m sum for smaller claims
Augusta Ventures said it aims to quadruple its caseload this year.
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NewsSolicitor felt ‘comforted’ over tax rules by SRA visit
Solicitor fined £2,000 after failing to inform lenders of buyers’ tax avoidance schemes.
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NewsLeveson cost-cutting review backs virtual courtrooms
Sir Brian Leveson’s review of efficiency in criminal proceedings contends that criminal courts are ‘lagging significantly’ behind the business world.
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NewsQuindell in sale talks with Slater & Gordon
Both companies makes stock exchange statement confirming they are in discussions.
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NewsDomestic violence challenge on legal aid fails
Rights of Women charity applying for permission to appeal High Court decision on Law Society-backed challenge.
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NewsDefendant lawyers join court fees condemnation
Justice minister Shailesh Vara has confirmed fees for all claims above £10,000 based on 5% of the value of the claim.
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NewsLaw Society voices ‘dual regulation’ fears
Yesterday’s postponement of changes to the regulation of consumer credit offers no guarantees, Chancery Lane stresses.
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NewsMPs urge probe of manorial rights law
Justice committee says Law Commission should examine question of abolishing ancient property rights.
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NewsDentons’ China tie-up to create world’s biggest firm
Global outfit agrees alliance with Dacheng, which has 4,000 lawyers in China.
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NewsConsumer credit upheaval postponed again
City watchdogs agree to delay regulatory changes as SRA seeks ‘best possible solution’.
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NewsSolicitors hit out at ‘pointless’ diversity survey
Legal Aid Agency asks practitioners to take part in an equality and diversity survey.