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NewsQualitySolicitors stalwart exits to be standalone business
Firm concentrates on deepening local roots rather than being part of a national brand.
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News‘Pause and rethink’ for legal training reform plans
Solicitors Regulation Authority responds to backlash over ‘super-exam’ scheme.
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NewsLAA urged to delay compulsory civil billing system
Resolution says seven in 10 users regularly experience problems with the client and cost management system.
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NewsSolicitors’ handbook to be slashed from 600 to 50 pages
Law Society says new rules must not include restrictions on solicitors holding client money.
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NewsCourt closures could inhibit diverse magistracy, MPs told
Most magistrates need a car these days, Commons justice committee hears.
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NewsNew SRA online database may include disciplinary records
Information will be updated daily and is free to access and share.
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NewsTurkish lawyers’ arrest breaks UN principles
Bar bodies add their voices to outrage over police attack on lawyers.
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NewsSRA ‘concerned’ at PI practices aiding fraud
Regulator issues warning notice on potential fraud in PI cases, reminding the profession of its obligations.
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NewsCouncil awards its 'ABS' contract ahead of licence
Kent County Council reveals more details of its legal services company venture.
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NewsLegal sector worth £26bn to economy
Law Society study gives first estimate of lawyers' 'wider economic value'.
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NewsFirm sees off £100k CoA claim after admitting negligence
Buyers claimed for reduced property value but could not prove any loss in 'all's well that ends well' case.
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NewsMoJ to urgently review legal aid for trafficking victims
Announcement follows a judicial review challenge over the adequacy of the current provision.
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NewsGreen light for county-owned legal services company
Kent County Council agrees plans to create alternative business structure.
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NewsArbitration hindering development of common law – LCJ
Lord Thomas says UK took a ‘wrong turning’ when it introduced measures to make arbitration more attractive.
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Successful tribunals decline as fees bite
Charges of up to £1,200 to claimants were introduced in July 2013.
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NewsWelsh rural advice crisis warning for England
A doomsday scenario for high street solicitors in rural Wales could also apply to parts of England, a solicitor has warned following a report warning of emerging ‘advice deserts’.
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NewsSteel city woos top law firms with incentives
Sheffield is believed to be the first English city to commit public funds to persuade firms to relocate.
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NewsTrainee retention rate slips at magic circle giants
Clifford Chance posted the lowest figure across the group.
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Stamp duty relief over enforcement
Conveyancers will be provided with written guidance and online calculators to deal with additional administrative obligations.