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NewsHuman Rights Act 'not the holy grail' - new justice chair
Government says legislation for a new bill of rights will take ’a little time’.
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Only way is rebrand for Essex Legal Services
Pioneering local government legal team plans to pursue larger contracts from external clients.
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NewsHerbert Smith posts 12% profit hike on flat turnover
Firm hails ‘momentum and confidence’ following positive results announcement.
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NewsBar reverts to members on action as boycotts begin
Just weeks after a survey of members backed a boycott, the Criminal Bar Association is holding a formal ballot.
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NewsLinklaters income up 5% - managing partner off to Lloyds Bank
Magic circle firm announces departure of Simon Davies as it unveils revenues of £1.27bn.
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NewsJudge’s ‘grave’ concern at solicitor’s relationship with client
Conduct in family battle reported to regulator by solicitor himself.
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NewsAccountants reminded of duty over legal complaints
Almost 100 accountancy firms now authorised to offer probate work.
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NewsDirect action campaign escalates
London, Manchester and Leeds among centres voting to join Merseyside in taking direct action over legal aid cuts.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares crash following reporting errors
Australia-listed firm has engaged EY to help answer questions from market watchdogs, as one fund manager highlights 'red flags' in accounts.
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NewsGlobal firm negligent over £25m property advice
High Court orders Bird & Bird to pay £1.8m after failing to inform property buyers of a nearby development.
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Bar chief speaks out on ‘self-selecting’ meetings
Executives at the Criminal Bar Association meet tomorrow to discuss the strength of opposition to the government’s legal aid reforms.
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NewsSRA proposes solution for firms offering consumer credit
Regulator offers a way around threat of dual regulation.
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NewsWill Aid apologises to solicitors for Co-op offer
Charity says sorry for any offence caused to individuals and firms by special promotion.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency denies warning solicitors against direct action
The agency said that ‘if appropriate’ contract managers may remind practitioners of contractual responsibilities as part of routine calls.
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News75% spike in appeal court delays blamed on resources
Court staff were given fresh guidance at the start of this year to avoid adjourning cases.
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NewsTop firms wary of Gove’s ‘richest pay’ plan
Justice secretary Michael Gove is considering both mandatory pro bono work and a financial levy on City lawyers.
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NewsRole of GC central to global sustainability
Research shows a clear ‘convergence’ between the ‘evolving role of general counsel and corporate sustainability’.
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Tuckers goes online direct to advocates
Legal aid giant creates internet service, saying it makes it easier for solicitors to instruct advocates directly.
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Hewitsons leads merger flurry
Firms’ appetite for consolidation has shown little sign of abating, with three deals announced in the past month.