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NewsLitigation funder nears £1bn commitment to new investments
Company says figures reflect 'robust' legal finance market.
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NewsCity solicitors voice superexam training fears
City of London Law Society says trainee intake could be made up of students qualifying through different routes.
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NewsDon't leave trainees hanging on, law firms told
Guidance pushed for by Junior Lawyers Division will recommend firms give sufficient notice of retention decisions.
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NewsGovernment lawyers draft 'slimline' contract to encourage SMEs to bid for work
The government says the new contract will help businesses without dedicated legal teams.
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Justice ministers: the full line-up
Ministry of Justice team now boasts three qualified lawyers.
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NewsDeloitte makes long-awaited assault on legal market
Big four firm will offer automated document review and consultancy for in-house legal departments.
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NewsSociety sets up group to clarify VAT for property searches
Vice-president Christina Blacklaws says Brabners ruling has presented challenges.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons eyes Bristol expansion
Firm will add an extra 11,000 square feet in office space when it moves into new home.
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NewsFirm calls for action on rehab fraud after phone physiotherapist banned
Government expressed concerns about rehabilitation exaggeration more than a year ago.
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NewsNew lord chancellor prioritises parole transparency review
David Gauke has spent first 24 hours in his new role focusing on the government's response to the John Worboys furore.
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NewsMetropolitan Police confirms fraud investigation following HMCTS referral
Three people have been arrested and nine interviewed under caution, statement reveals.
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NewsOpposition to 'freelance solicitor' plans grows louder
Consumer panel says proposals may further compound the complexities of the market.
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NewsFirm aims to double Manchester numbers in new services hub
Browne Jacobson one of three leading firms moving into landmark building this year.
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NewsUniversity reinstates LPC despite looming super exam
University of Hertfordshire says students will learn similar skillsets to those picked up in SQE 1.
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NewsGauke named as first solicitor lord chancellor
Former City lawyer takes the helm as new ministers also appointed.
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News'Find a lawyer': official advice on dealing with the press
Guidance published by the government on what to do when the media is interested in someone’s experiences.
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NewsSixth lord chancellor in six years as Lidington moves on
New lord chancellor to be named following David Lidington's appointment to Cabinet Office.
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NewsHandful of law firms among first batch to report gender pay gap
Shoosmiths chief executive says more work needs to be done.
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NewsFirst post-merger results show Eversheds 'power group' drawing less
Accounts published last week show highest paid partner took slight pay cut in year ending 30 April.
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NewsFirm denies ‘fishing’ for work over client bills
Lawyers who make it their business to sue law firms over deductions from clients’ damages have insisted they are acting legitimately amid growing controversy over the practice.