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NewsLiverpool firm rescued from administration as Simpson Millar opens £50m warchest
National firm says talks are ongoing about more acquisitions.
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NewsGovernment reveals contingency justice plans for no-deal Brexit
Ministry of Justice issues guidance on civil legal cases involving EU member states.
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NewsMoJ seeks to allay concerns about the human rights impact of legal aid cuts
Ministry of Justice publishes response to joint human rights committee's grim findings.
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NewsSnowden win: mass surveillance breached human rights, European Court rules
Campaigners welcome 'significant step forward' in protection of privacy.
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NewsUsers back video hearings - but technology failings persist
Researchers reveal people found tax hearings clear, easy to navigate and user-friendly.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reveals £52m annual losses under old regime
Chief executive says results show ‘historic perspective’ and insists profitable times are returning.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal from firm blamed for missed claim
Court will consider burden of proof on claimant for showing potential losses.
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NewsNo progress in search for new terror law reviewer
Max Hill QC takes over from Alison Saunders as director of public prosecutions next month.
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NewsWe need lawyers 'buzzing around' for good of society - Harman
Solicitor-MP Harriet Harman, chair of the joint committee on human rights, says the legal ecosystem has been depleted.
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NewsDivision! Civil Liability Bill heads towards crucial vote
Labour fails with attempts to change elements of legislation at committee stage.
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NewsBDB-Pitmans merger to create 80-partner firm
Practices reveal ’exploratory merger discussions’ ahead of partner vote.
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NewsTrump's security chief warns: 'ICC is already dead to us'
Dispute over potential prosecution of US service personnel over alleged war crimes.
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NewsNew appeal over 1983 murder of London solicitor
Facebook post states that officers are exploring new forensic opportunities to solve historic crime.
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NewsHMCTS research highlights challenges of virtual justice
Report on remand hearings follows FoI request by campaigner Penelope Gibbs.
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NewsSociety backs online education resource
Partnership with The Lawyer Portal offers free help for people considering a career in law.
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NewsFake lawyer jailed for £68k immigration advice fraud
Judge says con-woman decided to embark on a ‘fantasy life’ as a successful lawyer.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.
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News'We'll help vulnerable for free,' firm says - as legal aid contracts fiasco continues
Manchester firm and London law centre are among those who have still not received their 2018 civil contracts.
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NewsLord chief proposes 'measured expansion' of broadcasting
Anonymous judgments damage democratic and public accountability, Lord Burnett of Maldon tells Commonwealth judges.
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NewsComparison site unveils plans to start ranking solicitors
Algorithm works out top scores based on client reviews and other factors affecting quality.