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NewsConveyancing giant axes hundreds of jobs as transactions dip
Simplify admits it has scaled back the work it takes on as part of cost-cutting measures.
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NewsFailing lawyers told to learn from client complaints
Chief ombudsman says latest data ‘doesn’t paint a pretty picture’ of complaints handling.
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NewsCourt of Appeal finds GP contract dispute subject to judicial review
Judges find no obligation breach and remit contractual dispute back to adjudicator.
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NewsRace report reveals 'limited' progress for black barristers
Black barristers are less likely to secure immediate tenancy and are earning significantly less than their white colleagues.
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NewsMastercard settlement: Merricks' solicitor condemns funder’s ‘greed’
US-based litigation funder accused of 'sustained campaign' of inappropriate pressure.
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NewsCourt observation project expands across London
Transform Justice calls for more volunteers to help with its CourtWatch London project following successful first year.
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NewsSolicitor did not mislead over drink-drive convictions, SDT rules
SRA referred practitioner to tribunal over declaration following convictions for excess alcohol and driving without due care and attention.
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NewsCourt interpreting: Lords committee tells Mahmood to halt procurement process
Lords committee wants the government to address its concerns on matters such as remuneration before new contracts are agreed.
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NewsPrison expansion plans years late and billions over budget
Public spending watchdog reports that previous government’s 2021 commitment to provide 20,000 new places will take a decade to deliver.
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News‘Generally dishonest’ lawyer made false claims and lied on CV
Court heard legal executive scaled Ben Nevis and went to the gym while claiming for 'serious injuries'.
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NewsFamily lawyers face long wait for further divorce reform
Law Commission scoping paper will contain four potential models of reform - but no recommendations.
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NewsFunder to challenge 'premature' Mastercard case settlement
Marathon £17bn claim on behalf of 46 million people settles after nine years of litigation.
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NewsIncentivise defence solicitors for early guilty pleas, DPP tells MPs
CPS chief says early guilty plea saves the court four hearings but defence lawyers are paid substantially more when the guilty plea comes later.
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NewsManchester PI lawyers at loggerheads over panel fees
High Court throws out most of a case brought by claimant firms but allows one element to survive.
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NewsIn depth: 'It's not about saving' - LCJ does not hold back
In her second appearance before MPs, the lady chief justice offered a wide-ranging critique of the justice system, bemoaning curbs on sitting days and touching on digitisation, family law and diversity.
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NewsGlass ceiling gap: England and Wales among worst offenders
International Bar Association’s progress report collates data from more than 170,000 lawyers and judges from 12 jurisdictions.
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NewsFirm chief allowed client account funds to be spent on jewellery
SRA sanctions Anthony Kerman for pattern of misconduct before business was sold to US firm Armstrong Teasdale.
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NewsBDB Pitmans rebrands as US giant plants its flag in London
Incorporation of BDB Pitmans set to be the first of several offices to open around the world.
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NewsShiner sentencing delayed by a week
No reason given for the vacated sentencing date following legal aid fraud conviction.
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NewsIn depth: Lawbites the dust - new-breed law firm rescue bid fails
Hopes that online platform LawBite would be saved by ‘a positive restructuring’ appear to have been dashed. A buyer could not be found for the business, which went under owing nearly £6m.