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NewsBar chief caught in crossfire as row erupts over representing fossil fuel companies
Nick Vineall KC defends cab rank rule at church service, as over 100 lawyers - including six KCs - sign declaration that they will refuse to act for companies supporting fossil fuel projects.
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NewsLinklaters to let staff exchange bank holidays
Magic circle firm says scheme enables people to mark other cultural and religious events without having to take annual leave.
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NewsPostmaster claimants urged to avoid no win, no fee lawyers
Three firms agree not to charge clients seeking compensation from the Post Office.
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NewsCompulsory mediation proposed for 'low level' family disputes
Government measures would also see financial penalties imposed on parents 'unreasonably' prolonging court proceedings.
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NewsReview pilot 'will disproportionately affect black barristers'
Concerns raised about digital comparison platforms - including limits to what can be said publicly in response to negative feedback.
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NewsFamily court praises parents who 'put aside conflicts' in face of Ukraine war
Judgment on application to have children returned published under court’s transparency initiative.
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NewsCPS to pay £136,000 for failing to ease barrister’s workload
Discrimination after heart attack made prosecutor feel ‘vulnerable, angry and upset’.
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NewsLCJ chased for response on 'toxic work environment' for judges
Trade union GMB wrote to Lord Burnett of Maldon in January about reports of alleged bullying and harassment.
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NewsChallenger bank offers challenger legal support
Small business customers of Cashplus will get access to legal services including free 15-minute consultation.
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NewsSolicitor-barrister rebuked for offensive and threatening email
Complainants copied into email said solicitor 'wished serious physical harm' on them.
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NewsInvestors should not have relied on tax silk's opinion, CoA told
Court of Appeal hears that investors in ‘high octane’ scheme were told to seek their own advice.
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NewsNational Conveyancing Week: upfront information 'myths' debunked
Conveyancing chief says those providing upfront information are averaging transaction times of 12 weeks.
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NewsCity firm claims 'living pension' first
Herbert Smith Freehills supports Living Wage Foundation by becoming accredited as living pension employer.
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NewsPI giant posts £1.5m loss but remains upbeat
Minster Law owner says Yorkshire firm is well set to make profits longer-term.
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NewsSFO's largest forfeiture as court seizes more than $7 million
Judge found money in UK account was ‘illegitimate as it came from unlawful conduct’.
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NewsNews focus: LawtechUK - £2m next phase to focus on unmet legal need
In the shadow of this week’s Budget statement the government announced the LawtechUK programme will continue, under new management. But its focus will shift away from Big Law.
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NewsLSB kicks reserved activities review into long grass
Evidence not found to justify significant changes to 2007 Legal Services Act.
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NewsFirms shy away from verifying overseas entities
Only 27 practices sign up to verify checks on beneficial owners as Law Society warns of risks.
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NewsTax silk faces CoA fight over film scheme negligence claim
Appeal challenges High Court ruling over 'high octane tax avoidance’ investment advice.
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NewsTop defendant firm backed by private equity reports huge profit rise
Keoghs LLP enjoyed a bumper year while many claimant firms struggled.