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NewsScots seek to oust Welsh as estate agency watchdogs
Law Society of Scotland fears ABSs will be subject to dual regulation under UK Estate Agents Act.
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NewsLaw firm mergers dip as economy recovers
The number of law firms in England and Wales has remained steady at over 10,300 in 2015, following a steady decline.
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NewsPDS lawyers move in as direct action bites
Legal aid lawyers picket Manchester Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsNew PermSec for MoJ
A barrister who began his career as a Home Office lawyer is to be the next permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, the government revealed last week.
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NewsCosts curbs for clin neg confirmed
The government has confirmed that it will seek to legislate on fixed costs for clinical negligence claims worth up to £100,000.
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NewsClients may get indefinite time limit on legal complaints
New rules will also increase the time limit for consumers to bring a complaint after final contact with provider.
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NewsPractitioner groups condemn attacks on dissenting firms
Firms continuing to take on new legal aid work report 'negative comments' and phone abuse.
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NewsCourt levy U-turn for asbestos victims
Ministry of Justice letter admits ‘regret’ and offers to pay firm's £35,000 costs.
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NewsPractice note issued on duty to vulnerable
Solicitors could face sanctions if they do not comply with principles on dealing with vulnerable clients.
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NewsVara: Opening of Indian legal market now a matter of 'when'
Minister says debate is continuing but the prospects for liberalisation are much greater.
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NewsRedundancies likely as PI giant plans office closures
Thompsons Solicitors says it needs to restructure the business to remain viable and resilient.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be disapplied for three months
Clinical negligence claims in London to be granted release to deal with backlog of delays.
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NewsJudge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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NewsRights group calls for abolition of the dock
JUSTICE report says dock forms ‘extension of the prison cell’ and prejudices juries.
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NewsOlswang cuts debt but partner profit is flat
International firm boosted income by 8% last year but IT investment held down partner earnings.
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NewsPI specialist extends reach in response to 'seismic changes'
Thorneycroft Solicitors will offer a range of services after securing an ABS licence with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsBallot shows overwhelming support for legal aid boycott
More than 1,000 criminal practitioners vote in favour of direct action against the government’s cuts.
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NewsPEP climbs 8% at A&O
Magic circle firm reports sixth consecutive year of growth in income and profits.
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News'Business as usual', claims MoJ on first day of action
Government describes impact of today’s boycot as ‘negligible’ – though lawyers report significant disruption.
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NewsTypical client? Watches Strictly, votes Tory and follows Stephen Fry
Legal ombudsman publishes profile research of 32,000 ’legal services users’.