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NewsWar crimes judge joined a ‘terrorist’ organisation, Turkish court rules
Outrage at seven-year sentence for UN judge whose detention in Turkey stalled genocide trial.
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News'Collaborative' Brexit vital for legal sector - Law Society
The Law Society has today warned of the risks of a hard Brexit, urging the government not to ’commit an act of self-harm and unravel our economy’.
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NewsCall for legislation to govern AI
Chancery Lane event hears concerns about accountability of algorithms which increasingly govern our lives.
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NewsOxbridge law graduates enjoy biggest earnings - official
Statistics show £43,600 gap in median earnings between Oxford and Bedfordshire graduates after five years.
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NewsAccess to justice should be priority for robot lawyers
Manifesto for artificial intelligence in law stresses opportunity to inform people of their rights.
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NewsABS revolution founders on lawyer culture, super regulator finds
Legal Services Board concerned that 'sleepy' market is holding back investment.
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NewsTravers Smith announces LGBT mentoring
International firm says many people hide their sexuality when they start work.
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NewsNorth-west merger creates 27-lawyer firm
Property and private client firm MLP Law says it is looking for more acquisitions.
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NewsBar to ask for data on remuneration for public access work
Barristers could be required to reveal more about their practice under proposals outlined by the regulator.
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NewsSharp v Sharp: ruling 'gives couples more to bicker about'
Court of Appeal rules that ex-husband should be awarded £2m, but dismisses wife's costs appeal.
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NewsJudge punishes firm that placed 'scant importance' on court orders
High Court opts to strike out personal injury claim after a succession of missed deadlines.
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Agile working prompts firm to offer voluntary redundancies
Insurance and risk law specialist BLM is reviewing its direct support teams.
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Artificial intelligence not fairy dust, legal conference hears
Technology is reaching the stage where failure to adopt it could be considered negligent.
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NewsReshuffle: Heald goes to 'make way for a younger person'
Solicitor Dominic Raab returns to the Ministry of Justice as part of new lord chancellor's team.
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News'First-mover advantage': Norton Rose announces Australia combination
London-headquartered international firm will combine with Henry Davis York.
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NewsSRA relaxes rules on client account and where solicitors can practise
Law Society warns ‘baffling’ deregulatory agenda could sweep away consumer protections.
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NewsHigh Court orders trial over enforcement of disputed DBA
London firm claiming £125,000 from client after signing damages based agreement.
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Sentencing: 'Developmental harm' should be considered in child cruelty cases
Sentencing Council opens consultation on new guidance covering three offences including FGM.
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NewsNearly half of judges say independence not respected by government
European-wide survey shows UK judiciary feeling pressure - but confident at lack of corruption.
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NewsFinancial proceedings to be 'de-linked' from divorce
Family division president says the separation will cut delays by introducing a more streamlined process.