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NewsUK’s unitary patent court ‘could survive’ post-Brexit
Report optimistic on UK’s unitary patent role.
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NewsMunby relies on problem-solving courts to solve 'care crisis'
Family division president says the number of new care cases could reach 25,000 by 2020.
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NewsMan charged with solicitor's murder appears in court
Dean Marcus Jones, 37, is expected to stand trial next March.
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NewsIBA 2016: Robots aren't taking over – yet
A packed session heard about huge strides in law firms’ use of artificial intelligence.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office hints at more 50% discounts in DPAs
Positive incentives needed for clients to come forward, office says.
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NewsPractising restrictions lifted on ex-Blakemores chief
Conditions imposed on former Blakemores chief Guy Barnett are ’no longer in public interest’.
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NewsGateley returns to acquisition trail
Birmingham property consultancy is second purchase since pioneering law firm went public.
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NewsIBA 2016: English law will thrive after Brexit, says Bourns
Law Society accompanies more than 70 firms in Washington DC to fly the flag for UK law.
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NewsEPO seeks to allay independence fears with new appointment
Office hopes board of appeals president will enhance independence.
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NewsLib Dems ‘regret’ coalition’s legal aid bonfire
Motion passed at party conference accepts that cuts created ‘advice deserts’.
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NewsInsurers will be ‘reluctant’ to pass on whiplash savings – Fitch
Ratings agency says industry will want to see evidence of lower claims costs before cutting premiums.
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NewsConvicted fraudster tells police: my solicitor made me do it
Officer warns about misconception over fees leading to submission of false claims.
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NewsSlater and Gordon to sue Quindell successors over £637m deal
Record law firm acquisition was completed last year.
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NewsPublic opposed to SRA handbook proposals
Ipsos-Mori survey shows the public likely to be overwhelmingly opposed to removal of key client protections.
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NewsNews focus: a vulnerable child failed by the system
A solicitor has been found culpable over a vulnerable child’s murder. But the police, protection agencies and a sclerotic justice system were also at fault.
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NewsMagic circle coy on ‘Dear Sirs’ communications
Term abolished by Freshfields – but rival firms give little away.
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NewsProfession expresses concern over online courts plan
Going to court is not the same as shopping, says Law Society president.
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City hires boost competition watchdog
The Competetition and Markets Authority has hired legal directors from Freshfields and Hogan Lovells.
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NewsMan arrested after solicitor found dead
Alison Jane Farr-Davies, 42, ‘was always helping others’, family says.
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NewsTop-tier barristers set creates BSB entity
6 Pump Court originally designed entity to focus on criminal legal aid work.