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NewsExpanding law firm still hunting for ABS opportunities
PLC says its law firm partner has broadened its scope ahead of personal injury reforms.
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NewsGovernment to appeal judges’ pension ruling
Employment tribunal ruled transitional arrangements amounted to unlawful age discrimination.
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£1.1m compensation for prisoners over parole delays
National Audit Office investigation highlights five-fold increase in private law damages claims.
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News‘Cash for crash’ trio convicted after judge decides case without jury
Mr Justice Goss discharged the jury in manslaughter trial after attempted approaches to some members outside court.
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NewsEnvironmental groups challenge lifting of cost cap
Costs liability for losing parties in judicial reviews will no longer be limited to £5,000.
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NewsInsurers march on the Treasury to demand discount rate rethink
Media highlights cost to the NHS and motorists as insurers’ message strikes a chord.
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NewsSolicitors’ fees should not pay for LeO expansion – Law Society
Ombudsman consulting on extending its jurisdiction to unregulated providers.
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NewsFurther fee cuts ‘obtuse’, top legal aid firms tell MoJ
Big Firms’ Group urges lord chancellor to meet relevant stakeholders.
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NewsBSB: end perception of youth courts as ‘forum for advocacy practice’
Bar regulator publishes new guidelines for youth court competencies.
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NewsDomestic violence evidence requirement removed
Law Society welcomes government decision to remove five-year time limit.
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NewsMoJ confirms hike in probate fees
Charges could rise to up to £20,000 for some estates under widely criticised plans to end flat fees.
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NewsTruss slashes discount rate but warns of impact on NHS
New rate of deductions from personal injury compensation will mean significantly higher payments.
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NewsSlater and Gordon writes down value of UK business by £216m
Half-year results once again paint a grim picture for listed Australian firm – as the deadline looms for a new agreement with lenders.
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NewsNew call to respect LPP
Chancery Lane has also published a practice note to ensure solicitors understand legal professional privilege.
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NewsLawyers wanted for the reserves
An in-house lawyer who is also Britain’s most senior reserve officer has opened a new campaign – to persuade more law firms to engage with the armed forces. Major General Ranald Munro, appointed assistant chief of defence staff last year with a brief to build up the reserve forces by ...
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NewsLeading firm checks out informal appraisals and signals end of the PDR
Top-20 firm will roll out the new model following a successful trial.
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UK firms face Brexit free trade blow in South Korea
Free trade agreements were signed with the EU in 2011 but no separate bilateral arrangement covers UK practices.
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News focus: Prison and Courts Bill
The Prisons and Courts Bill could have been worse for personal injury firms, but this didn’t stop them accusing ministers of ‘cravenly capitulating’ to the insurance lobby.
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NewsLawyers vow to fight on over small claims curbs
Concerted effort will be made, particularly in the House of Lords, at least to ensure higher tariffs for compensation when the bill becomes law.
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NewsFixed costs ‘in doubt’ after High Court backs budgeting regime
Mrs Justice Carr agrees that a budget fixed the amount of recoverable costs, which should be reduced only if there is good reason.