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NewsNews focus: GCs fear heavy-touch regulation
Financial institutions warn that including general counsel in the City watchdog’s Senior Managers Regime could jeopardise a centuries-old fundamental principle of law
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NewsErosion of privilege lambasted by Law Society
A row over the erosion of legal professional privilege in financial crime investigations has escalated following two decisions involving the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
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NewsHigh staff morale driving success at firms – report
Office workers Happy, productive staff are more important than chasing growth for growth’s sake, according to an authoritative sector survey of independent law firms.
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NewsMacron flies liberal flag
Emmanuel Macron, who as economy minister was responsible for partially liberalising France’s legal services sector, will take office as president of the Fifth Republic today.
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NewsFirm to shut motor claims arm amid 'structural review'
Horwich Farrelly to wind down Zest Legal subsidiary as part of operational efficiency drive.
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Judges' intervention prompts video-link rethink for youth cases
Mr Justice William Davis says courts have been under pressure to use video-links.
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NewsRenowned north-west family firm shuts citing 'financial difficulties'
Heaney Watson, with offices in Manchester and Liverpool, issues statement following winding-up petition.
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NewsLeigh Day: 'No truth' to claims key client was Mahdi army member
Accused senior partner denies he should have investigated claims that client had threatened violence.
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New litigation funder targets £100k-plus claims
A new player has entered the litigation funding market with access to capital of up to £10m to invest in small and medium-sized commercial claims, the Gazette can reveal. Invicta Capital Funding, which launched in April, said it will fund claims worth a minimum of £100,000 in damages, and will ...
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Deliveroo: Law Society condemns 'no tribunal' clauses
Chancery Lane welcomes reports that delivery business Deliveroo has amended contracts with riders.
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News'No stellar contribution here': ex-wife gets £453m in divorce settlement
Record award demonstrates difficulty of justifying departure from 50:50 rule.
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NewsCity firms make 'top employers' list for first time
Law firms well represented but only one makes top 50.
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NewsUber suffers EU court setback
US-based tech giant may have to abide by national regulations governing taxi companies.
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NewsLiverpool and Manchester family firm faces winding up order
Peititon relating to Heaney Watson set to be heard at Liverpool County Court later this month.
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White & Case entices newly qualifieds with six-figure pay packets
US based firm to pay newly qualified lawyers £105,000
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NewsClaims company fined £400k after making 100m nuisance calls
Penalty is a record for a business operating in the claims farming sector
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NewsProfit gap widens as large law firms grow faster
Benchmarking survey show third year of growth - but fortunes of small firms ‘mixed’
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NewsSupreme Court denies councils' appeals in housing policy case
Decision may clarify interpretation of government's National Planning Policy Framework.
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NewsSlater and Gordon seeks £600m over Quindell's 'fraudulent misrepresentation'
Watchstone Plc says it has received notice of proceedings over 2015 sale of professional services division.
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NewsLabour to keep court fees - but cap them
'All too often justice is denied and truth covered up,' leaked manifesto draft states. Party also proposes to restore legal aid for family cases and JRs.