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NewsFDACs to grow after government pledges £15m to keep children out of care
Children minister says substance-abuse problem-solving courts stop vulnerable families from spiralling out of control.
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NewsLawyers urged to crack down on money laundering before governments intervene
International Bar Association proposes what it says are stricter rules for the profession in light of the Panama papers revelations.
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NewsRegulators should 'incentivise' lawtech - consumer panel
Incentives should be part of a ‘robust regulatory framework’. Says regulator.
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NewsLaw centre JR prompts Home Office to clarify immigration support
Guidance and application form published a month before judicial review was due to be heard.
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NewsLitigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?
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NewsLinklaters launches pilot scheme for disadvantaged students
Students on the Linklaters programme will receive £6,000, as well as work experience and one-to-one mentoring.
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NewsMPs hear lawyers roundly condemn ‘cost-saving’ court reforms
Barrister cites the case of a modern slavery victim who was deprived of damages because of a court blunder.
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NewsInsurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over facial recognition technology begins
Liberty says police force deployed the software at the 2017 Champions League final and Ed Sheeran concerts.
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NewsDishonest claimant facing contempt charge as court rails at PI fraud tactics
Former Asons client discontinued case when the game was up, but court insists matter should not end there.
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NewsListed law firm expects profits to double in debut year
Knights states in trading update that its net debt of £14.1m is ’significantly better’ than expected.
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NewsChild protection in family court set to come under fresh scrutiny
Panel of experts, including senior members of the judiciary, will report back within three months.
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NewsMind your language! Judge reprimands solicitors for 'imbecilic' jibe
‘Language is far removed from the professional courtesy which solicitors are expected to show each other and those they deal with.’
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NewsCriminal records disclosure: call for Law Commission review
Professor David Ormerod QC says the time is right for reform but the government is ‘busy doing other things’.
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News'Bullying' libel judge's dismissal of claim reversed on appeal
High Court judge ‘cast off the mantle of impartiality’ and used ‘threatening’ and ‘overbearing’ language, CoA ruling finds.
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NewsGovernment told to close money laundering loopholes
Joint parliamentary committee demands tougher legislation on trusts to address dirty money in the UK property market.
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NewsBrexit: Ireland eases practice rule but uncertainty remains
Solicitors registering to preserve EU practising rights remain in limbo.
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NewsGive women ‘high impact assignments’, say male lawyers
Male lawyers support a radical blueprint to achieve gender equality in the legal profession.
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NewsBig firms worst hit as insurance market hardens
Professional indemnity insurance bills up by more than a third at some firms in latest renewal period.
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NewsCounty court pilot to transfer some judicial powers lauded
Only 0.5% of the charge orders made under the scheme was reconsidered by a district judge.