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NewsBail reforms expected to reduce number of suspects 'released under investigation'
Legislation will be introduced removing the presumption against using pre-charge bail.
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SRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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Barrister ordered to cover 40% of firm’s negligence payout
A law firm and the barrister it instructed were pursued for negligence by a former client.
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Linklaters pay gaps widen despite diversity efforts
Men at the firm earn 62.9% more than women on average, according to latest report.
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SDT drops case against A&O partner due to health fears
Employment partner Mark Mansell was due to be prosecuted over his role in a high-profile non-disclosure agreement involving the disgraced Harvey Weinstein.
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Takeover talks end for claims firm as potential buyer backs out
Acquisition plans for National Accident Helpline said to pose ‘commercial and integration challenges’.
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Dozens switch firms as Leeds office snapped up by big hitter
Kennedys says it wants to expand insurance law operations in the city.
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Law Society challenge prompts LAA to consult on court-assessed bills
Chancery Lane began judicial review proceedings after agency wanted to bring assessment in-house.
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ECHR departure not on agenda, says rights review chair
Independent inquiry 'has no pre-conceived answers’ and encourages ‘widest possible range of views’.
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Mental Health Act reform: prisons won't be 'holding pens'
Government proposals include ensuring defendants are taken directly from court to healthcare setting.
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Yorkshire firms join forces to create £20m business
Switalskis continues expansion plans with latest acquisition.
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Conveyancers seek wider adoption of unique property numbers
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick told UPRNs will speed up home buying and selling process.
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Union lashes out at ‘business as usual’ courts
Public and Commercial Services Union says it will consider an industrial response if HMCTS ignores its demands.
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Legal aid: Society calls for Scotland-style emergency uplift
Commons justice select committee told urgent changes are needed before Bellamy review reports to government.
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Law Society president to face full SDT hearing
Private prosecution brought by former client of Edwin Coe, the firm of Society president David Greene.
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'Lonely, socially distanced' new MR is sworn in
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton as the second most senior judge in England and Wales.
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Solicitor struck off for 'blatant self-interest' over in-law's property
Veteran solicitor made a conscious decision not to complete a purchase, tribunal finds.
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New measures at international firm to help staff through lockdown
BCLP lawyers caring for family members can now take an extra two days off each month.
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Covid tests for court users go ahead in 'limited' pilot scheme
Testing equipment will arrive at selected court sites shortly, according to Criminal Bar Association.
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Barrister and accountant link up to start SRA-regulated firm
ABS says it will take a different approach to dispute resolution and to recruitment of lawyers.
