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NewsPI firm rebuked over £2,000 cash incentive
Liverpool firm told to take advertisement down after watchdog ruled it to be misleading.
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Merger rush presents new risks, says SRA report
Legal profession is shrinking at a rapid pace in the face of competitive pressures, regulator reports.
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NewsHundreds still defy SRA on diversity data
Further contact expected with law firms yet to comply with demands for information.
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NewsNorth-east firm owes £1.9m in unsecured claims
Finances of Swinburne & Jackson laid bare by administrators after its closure last month.
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NewsRegulators must not restrict numbers, says Legal Services Board
LSB publishes statutory guidance for implementation of Legal Education and Training Review.
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NewsSRA admits it cannot prevent scam emails
Further reports of firms being contacted by fraudsters pretending to be the regulator.
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NewsCourt fee plans ‘herald justice for those who can pay’
MoJ proposals threaten ‘irremediable’ damage to civil justice system.
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NewsCuts require fundamental rethink, says lord chief
Lord Thomas says consideration should be given to an inquisitorial system in civil and family cases.
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NewsHogan Lovells to farm out work to Birmingham offshoot
Initiative aimed at reducing costs by doing ‘less complex’ work outside London.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell buys ex-Halliwells unit
ABS pioneer’s debt legal services arm to take on HL Interactive for undisclosed sum.
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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.