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NewsCourts service centralises divorce to combat fraud
Each centre will act as the single point of entry for all divorce and remedy applications.
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Quindell denies contract loss with claims management firm
The statement appeared to trigger a small uplift in fortunes as the share price rose this morning by almost 12%.
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NewsCAT reform may create a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’
Peers have warned that plans to extend the jurisdiction of the Competition Appeal Tribunal risk creating a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’.
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NewsJackson LJ calls for better skeleton arguments
The legal profession is failing to get the message about preparing better skeleton arguments, Lord Justice Jackson has said.
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NewsBar to offer solicitors account for client funds
Escrow provider - owned by the Bar Council - has agreement in place to offer its services to solicitor firms.
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NewsLying trio jailed after insurer brings contempt committal
Claimants made false statements for car accidents that never happened.
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NewsAgency considering larger civil contracts
Law centres tell Legal Aid Agency chief not to go ahead with idea.
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NewsGrayling pushes late change to JR plans
Bar dismisses concession on costs that interveners must pay as ‘empty gesture’.
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NewsConsumer credit switch will cost law firms dear - Society
President Andrew Caplen warns of ‘significant problems’ if SRA ceases regulating consumer credit work.
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NewsSRA ready to contact uninsured firms again
Chief executive Paul Philip said the SRA has now reassessed the data and will contact firms next week.
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NewsAPIL chief demands equality for bereaved
John Spencer says bereavement damages in England and Wales lag Scotland
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'Give LIPs universal access to legal advice', MoJ told
New report examines impact of legal aid cuts in private family law cases.
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NewsJudge urges reform of 'inadequate' Court of Protection rules
The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Jackson said two cases heard on consecutive days illustrated ongoing problems.
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NewsLSB declines to cut minimum PII cover
Oversight regulator sticks with current minimum of £2m and £3m for incorporated firms and LLPs.
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NewsMoJ to press ahead with criminal legal aid reforms
‘Depressing day’ for practitioners as government takes forward contracts and fee cuts.
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Cuts have had 'no significant impact' on hearing times
MoJ data appear to allay concerns about litigants in person ‘clogging up the courts’.
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NewsLabour calls for early LASPO review
Shadow justice minister lambasts ‘systematic attack’ on claimants and their lawyers.
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NewsGreer to review affordability of legal services
Law Society’s former corporate affairs chief commissioned by lord chancellor Chris Grayling.
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NewsCommons braced for JR vote
Lobbying under way as MPs prepare to debate part four of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.