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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.
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NewsHundreds of GLD lawyers now based outside London
Becoming a national organisation is one of the Government Legal Department's key strategic ambitions.
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NewsRetired solicitor charged with sexual offences spanning 27 years
Plymouth 70-year-old to appear before magistrates next month.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.
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NewsCAT president reprimanded over 'love letter'
Sanction imposed on Mr Justice Marcus Smith is most serious short of removal from office.
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NewsSolicitor named in Mail’s immigration sting to face SDT
London practitioner alleged to have advised asylum client to give false story.
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NewsCity watchdog inviting bids for £20m worth of legal advice
Financial Conduct Authority panel work could double in value from next year.
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NewsSouthport hero lawyer 'uplifted' by legal profession's reaction
John Hayes says he has been inundated with messages from clients and other law firms.
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NewsIn depth: Morale on the bench has nosedived - but the UK is not alone
A new declaration could herald the establishment by the United Nations of an International Judicial Wellbeing Day.
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NewsBar could suspend Bangladesh exams due to civil unrest
Student protests against civil service quotas sparked violent clashes and the long-serving prime minister's resignation.
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NewsAI use now widespread in US legal sector despite ethical concerns
American Bar Association taskforce warns firms against failing to pass on time-savings to clients.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsLondon firm fined 2% of turnover for anti-money laundering failures
Sanction was mitigated by the fact that breaches were unintentional and had been remedied, SRA says.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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NewsIn depth: Immigration firms given clean bill of health
The tabloids wasted no time in laying in to immigration lawyers when a Daily Mail sting uncovered malpractice last year. But an SRA investigation found firms have robust procedures for vetting clients.
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NewsFirm announces it will pay for staff to take fertility tests
Pioneering managing partner creates free reproductive health benefits.
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News'Upset and angry': immigration solicitors scared but defiant
Two solicitors share their feelings amid reports rioters could target law firms and advice agencies.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell reports 45% profit bounce
Firm 'demonstrated remarkable resilience' in a year of significant change.
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NewsCity firm fired £320k lawyer before discussing redundancy, finds tribunal
Employment judge concludes litigation partner was unfairly dismissed.
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NewsCriminal defence lawyers rule out 24-hour courts for riot prosecutions
Practitioner groups voice opposition to extended court hours to deal with looming flood of cases.