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NewsLoss of £400,000 Citizens Advice grant would be a ‘disaster’
Suffolk County Council plan to scrap the grant as part of their 2019/20 budget proposals.
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NewsMishcon’s cash injection for tech start-up helping in fraud fight
Mishcon de Reya has invested into Thirdfort, which is creating ways to secure transactions.
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NewsAI probe hears calls for ethics code
The Hon Mr Justice Knowles called for development of ethical and legal framework for AI at the Technology and Law Policy Commission last week.
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NewsUN poverty envoy laments ‘gutting’ of legal aid in austerity report
Professor Philip Alston sas the government remains in a state of denial.
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NewsEx-solicitor stole from elderly clients suffering severe dementia
Hove man has repaid £100,000 taken while he acted with power of attorney.
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NewsDisclosure action 'must address lack of remuneration'
Law Society and Bar Council welcome fees recognition in the attorney general's review.
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NewsClaims boss who led 'extravagant lifestyle' jailed for fraud
Direct Assist Ltd director took £51,000 out of the business when it was on the verge of folding, court finds.
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NewsEmbrace technology before your business model is threatened, Welsh firms told
Law firms in Wales must embrace new technology before their business model is threatened, the country’s chief legal officer has said. However the yawning gap between the scale of firms in the Cardiff area and those in the rest of the country means that many practices lack the resources to ...
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NewsFlexible court hours return - but MoJ bows to criminal lawyers
Two courts identified for pilot schemes that will begin next spring.
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NewsFirm punished for links with 'dubious' deeds scam operation
Merseyside firm and two directors found to have acted without integrity but not dishonestly.
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NewsPeers block suspension of barrister Lord Lester
House of Lords accepts motion put forward by Lord Lester’s chambers colleague David Pannick QC.
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News'This ends now': attorney general publishes action plan to tackle disclosure failures
Geoffrey Cox QC MP says he will hold criminal justice chiefs to account if they do not deliver.
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NewsBrexit deal: City firms voice 'cautious optimism' ahead of Westminster turmoil
Lawyers warn that all possibilities remain, including another general election.
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NewsBrexit deal: Transferable IP rights confirmed
Draft withdrawal agreement also makes provisions for geographical indications and community designs.
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NewsUK to pay 'due regard' to CJEU case law following Brexit
Draft EU withdrawal deal promises independent arbitration and recognition of professional qualifications.
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NewsLCJ: Crumbling buildings would not be tolerated in other jobs
Lord Burnett calls for substantial investment to bring court facilities up to scratch.
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News'Urgent' change needed after latest 'worker v self employed' row
Law Society says government should follow through on commitments to consult on changes.
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NewsGovernment has ‘will’ to make Euro patent court work
Intellectual property minister confident of retaining UK’s place in proposed court.
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NewsSupreme Court deals blow to second medical use patents
Pfizer said pharmaceutical companies should be able to protect second medical use patents.
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NewsSolicitor steps in pro bono to help LiP leaseholder take on council
Mari Knowles says it is not fair that Southwark resident should defend herself alone in appeal.