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NewsEmployee-owned firm increases all-staff payment by 25%
Ison Harrison says it is benefitting from shared purpose and long-term commitment of staff.
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NewsMinister urged to move quickly on cohabitation reform
Family law group Resolution says controlling relationships have left many vulnerable people without financial protection.
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NewsIn depth: SRA beats partial retreat on compliance officer split
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has this week acted to ease the concerns of small firm owners about new rules governing the separation of compliance roles.
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NewsEnforcement action against SRA intensifies after latest failure
Extra performance targets put in place as LSB says it is ‘disappointed’ with SRA leadership.
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NewsSRA missed numerous chances to halt PM Law losses, report finds
Two investigations were made into potential misconduct but not acted upon, investigation by City firm reveals.
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NewsAxiom Ince: SRA making 'timely progress' on raising its game
Independent review calls on regulator to consider whether law firms should continue to hold client money.
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NewsTop 50 firm named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
Firm explains that discrepancy arose from issue with salary pension contributions and car park deductions.
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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsDecade-long saga ends with ENRC-SFO settlement
'The SFO is a fundamentally different organisation,' says director of legal services following announcement.
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NewsIPP sentences to be abolished 'by end of this parliament'
Justice secretary Alex Norris will work with former home secretary David Blunkett whose administration introduced the punishment.
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NewsMilne SDT case to proceed despite conviction appeal
Solicitor says he plans to appeal his criminal conviction for stalking court blogger later this month.
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NewsMinister promises to look at SRA’s anti-SLAPP powers
Government has 'begun to take the stepping stones' towards comprehensive legislation against abusive litigation.
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NewsFirm hands staff 3% bonus despite dip in profits
National firm says it has invested in technology and office infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy.
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NewsTug-of-war over Mariana dam claim as rivals claim leadership
Pogust Goodhead questions validity of new group claiming to represent interests of Brazilian claimants.
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NewsSRA risks creating perverse incentive to pay off unhappy clients - Society
Firms may choose to settle purely on commercial grounds, even where a complaint lacks merit.
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NewsMoJ reveals £1.5m cashpot to fund criminal bar pupillages
Ministry of Justice will invest money to widen access to 'prestigious' profession.
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NewsTwo more firms acquired by growing consolidator
Orwins Group takes on established Yorkshire firm and boutique London practice.
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NewsPrison laundry rooms to be converted into cells
Government to fast-track £110m from existing budgets to create more accommodation.
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NewsTrainee jailed for cyberflashing court client
Police say trainee solicitor abused his position of trust to send explicit communications.