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NewsJudiciary sets up working party to bring back jury trials
Law Society and other representative bodies will help senior judges explore options.
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NewsOnline fraudsters target lawyers working from home
Lawyers working in unfamiliar circumstances may be more prone to letting their guard drop.
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NewsSociety urges chancellor to bail out struggling solicitors
Extension of self-employed support scheme among measures called for by Chancery Lane.
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NewsBar watchdog predicts income boost from surge in students
Regulator expects income from examination fees to rise by 63% this financial year.
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NewsCrisis could put diversity drive into reverse, says Bar Council
Study shows that barristers from diverse backgrounds are worst affected by the pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus truce extended between claimant lawyers and insurers
Hundreds of firms have agreed to commit to protocol aimed at preventing game playing during crisis.
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NewsMcFarlane adjourns family proceedings as unsuitable to be heard remotely
Family chief says postage stamp images on screen are poor substitute for seeing parent in court.
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NewsEx-Coops boss fined £20,000 over Asons transfer
SRA decision is latest in a string of financial and regulatory issues connected to Bolton firm.
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NewsHMCTS reveals deaths of three employees who tested positive for Covid-19
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says it is providing support to colleagues.
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NewsAwareness of leading legal brands increasing, consumer research shows
Market survey shows clear interest in freelance solicitors - if they are cheaper.
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NewsLondon secures a third of A&O promotions
Magic circle firm praises the impact of its diversity agenda.
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NewsSolicitor spends hours in call queue for update on abuse injunctions
Law firm director says emergency applications should be heard on the same or following day.
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NewsLeeds firm wins international trade prize
Shulmans LLP is the first solicitors firm to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.
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NewsHearing in biggest ever group litigation to go ahead remotely
No guarantee that courts will be able to hold in-person hearings later in the year, adds judge.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed again - this time to April 2021
Lord chancellor says focus of government and legal businesses must be on response to coronavirus crisis.
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NewsEversheds announces almost 40 new partners
Some 38 partners have been elected despite the ‘uniquely challenging global environment’.
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NewsCovid-19 testing extended to frontline court staff and judges
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says PPE decisions are in line with official guidance as courts remain open.
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: latest
Big names continue to freeze pay and place employees on leave of absence.
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NewsCriminal bar to lobby Treasury for more funding
Government must help barristers shoulder the burden of coronavirus, says Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsProfits up 27% as Rosenblatt reports 'work proceeding as planned'
Listed City firm has had 'many new instructions' arising from the crisis.