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NewsNHS claims surge by 66% in just four years
The head of the NHS Litigation Authority has denied that rocketing claims figures indicate increased negligence in the NHS. Catherine Dixon, the authority’s chief executive, spoke after this month’s damning Keogh review into death rates at hospitals across England. The report is expected to prompt a new rash of claims ...
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Capita contract translates into £15m
Outsourcing company Capita received £15m in 2012/13 from its troubled contract to provide courtroom interpreting services, the Ministry of Justice has revealed.
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NewsBarristers freed to conduct litigation
Barristers will be able to conduct litigation and share business premises with non-barristers following approval of the Bar Standards Board's new handbook by the Legal Services Board.
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NewsRetired appeal judge slams ‘substandard’ aid cuts
Government proposals to restrict legal aid for judicial review will turn the clock back 50 years and perpetrate ‘significant and damaging injustice'
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Acas wins funds in time for change in employment law
Resolution services body the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has secured £3m in funding ahead of employment law changes introducing early conciliation next year.
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Legislation to alter tax rules for LLPs
Draft legislation to enforce the government’s clampdown on ‘disguised employment’ has been published.
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Firms ‘not responding’ to calls
Fierce competition between mid-tier professional services firms has failed to make them more responsive to new business enquiries
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The view from Qatar
Qatar’s state-of-the-art litigation centre is not attempting to poach business from London
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Saunders welcomed as new DPP
Lawyers have welcomed the appointment of a Crown Prosecution Service insider as the next director of public prosecutions.
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Report: lawyers struggle with learning disability clients
Lawyers struggle to provide people with learning disabilities with the specialist support they need, according to new research published today.
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Knock-on costs of tribunal fees could outstrip savings
Costs resulting from the introduction of tribunal fees could outstrip the annual estimated savings of £10m, employment lawyers and unions have warned.
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Hill Dickinson sells office to Caan-backed Knights
Private equity-backed Midlands firm Knights Solicitors has announced the acquisition of the Chester office of top-50 firm Hill Dickinson.
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Advocacy quality scheme gets final go-ahead
The Legal Services Board today gave the final go-ahead to the controversial Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates, citing poor standards of advocacy to justify its introduction.
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Jurors found guilty of Facebook and Google contempts
Two former jurors were today found guilty of contempt of court for posting comments on Facebook and using Google for research.
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Ombudsman proposes one-stop shop for all complaints
The Legal Ombudsman today proposes creating a common portal for all complaints about professional services
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83 jobs to go in Hill Dickinson shake-up
Top-50 firm Hill Dickinson has confirmed 83 job losses as a result of a restructure of the business.
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Courts staff to strike this afternoon
Courts staff will strike this afternoon over government plans to privatise the collection of fines, the Public and Commercial Services union said.
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Commons whiplash inquiry finds for claimants
MPs today warn the government that its plans to cut the cost of whiplash claims will impair access to justice and leave the door open for claims management companies.