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NewsCPS warns barristers against taking part in legal aid protest
Non-attendance may have 'detrimental impact' on relationship, chief prosecutor says.
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NewsOfficial report backs devolved justice powers for Wales
Silk Commission wants a range of measures to give Wales greater independence, but stops short of separate legal jurisdiction.
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News‘Seismic’ changes for employment lawyers
Employees will usually be able to bring an employment tribunal claim only if they have referred the issue to Acas.
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NewsCMC enforcement action over fee ban slows down
The MoJ – which regulates CMCs – said 277 companies are subject to ‘ongoing further reviews’ in relation to non-compliance.
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NewsEU-wide contract law receives strong approval
Plenary session backed the Common European Sales Law by 416 votes to 159.
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Midlands courts hit hard in closures
London has been least affected, the Gazette has learned through a Freedom of Information response.
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Land Registry row goes on
Business minister Michael Fallon defended a consultation that could lead to the privatisation of most of Land Registry.
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Written evidence call over justice bill
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee issued a call for written evidence on proposals in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill covering the use of cautions, prisoner release and recall, and the detention of young offenders. Evidence should be submitted by 1 April.
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Legal aid lawyer nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2014 Legal Aid Practitioner Groups Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards. For details see tinyurl.com/nru88qz. Nominations close on 1 April. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in London on 5 June.
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Scottish budget appeal
The UK government must use the 19 March budget statement to boost the economy and provide more support to struggling solicitor firms, the Law Society of Scotland said last week.
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Churn hits bottom line
Staff turnover in the legal sector could be costing UK firms up to £805m a year, according to research from income insurance firm Unum. The average cost of replacing a legal sector employee is £39,887, the research found.
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Non-recent cases review
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders is consulting on a revised approach to bringing non-recent cases to court where a nominal penalty is likely. Saunders has instructed CPS lawyers not to dismiss complaints of crimes allegedly committed decades ago just because of the passage of time in reporting.
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NewsSeven law firms make ‘best employers’ list
Indicators include leadership, wellbeing and personal growth.
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NewsCanada opens door to ABS reform
Consultation with profession on options for including non-lawyers.
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NewsFirms warned by SRA following attempted hack
Emails purporting to be from the SRA were attempts to infect systems with a computer virus.
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NewsGrayling unveils final package of criminal legal aid reforms
Justice secretary insists that the package now incorporates ‘many of the changes asked for’.
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NewsABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.
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NewsPre-nups should be legally binding, says Law Commission
Draft bill would give qualifying agreements legal force, so long as safeguards are met.