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NewsBAME clients less trusting of lawyers than white clients, watchdog finds
New report by consumer panel says regulators must start to address what it perceives as inequality among clients.
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News'Greatest threat': Inspectors sound alarm over courts backlog
Report highlights wider impact of growing case numbers and calls for urgent action to make courts safe.
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NewsSolicitor tests positive for Covid-19 after seeing client at court
Hodge Jones & Allen says courts need to think carefully about cases and attendance.
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsDoctors plead for legal protection from Covid judgement calls
Representative bodies say medics are worried about legal consequences of making crucial decisions about emergency care.
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NewsNews focus: Guideline hourly rates - ending the big freeze?
The Civil Justice Council has unveiled its long-awaited report on guideline hourly rates. Clarity is to be welcomed but after a decade-long freeze it could be a while before solicitors reap the benefits.
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NewsLaw firm workers say they are being forced into the office
Staff tell the Gazette that bosses do not trust them to work from home.
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NewsHMCTS digital evidence rethink
Plans to make digital evidence tamper-proof with distributed ledger technology are shelved by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
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NewsCovid loss policyholders not out of the woods yet, lawyers warn
Further arguments with insurers could end up before the courts, solicitors have said in response to today's Supreme Court ruling.
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NewsPanel to 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Lord chancellor says advisory group will comprise people with range of backgrounds and experience.
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NewsUnion solicitors not negligent over shop steward’s severance
Case also features a successful application to allow remote evidence against claimant’s wishes.
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NewsLawyers hail 'watershed' appeal court ruling on DBAs
Experts say drafting flaws may have been ironed out by new ruling on enforceability of agreement.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright cuts 132 jobs
London office is worst affected by firm’s business services shake-up.
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News'Balanced threshold': landlords expected to welcome eviction ban changes
Real estate solicitor says many landlords are suffering severe hardship due to rent arrears.
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NewsSociety proposes two-week ‘pause’ as court health fears grow
Members expressing concerns about the safety of court buildings, despite assurances from HMCTS that they are Covid-secure.
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NewsSupreme Court backs small business on Covid loss insurance
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
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NewsPolice support for virtual remand hearings continues for Covid detainees
Most forces have agreed to use video platform where the detainee is confirmed or suspected to have the coronavirus.
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NewsCivil legal aid 'running on empty', says Bar Council
Report laments the closure of high street solicitors firms and legal advice centres.
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NewsDWF announces restructure - with legal one of three new divisions
Listed firm points to growing demand from clients for an integrated business and legal service.
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NewsLawyers condemn QC prosecuting pro-democracy activists
David Perry QC will represent the Hong Kong government at trial next month.