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'Misleading' claims ads fall foul of watchdog
ASA unhappy with claims about average compensation payments.
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NewsThird-party complaints back on LeO’s agenda
Ombudsman sets out strategy and priorities for 2016/17.
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NewsJackson takes hard line on firm’s late court document
Court of Appeal rules against firm that passed six-figure case to trainee solicitor.
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NewsDon’t let lawyers’ reputation go the way of politicians’ – Woolf
Former lord chief justice urges the profession to take care to retain standards.
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NewsNeuberger points out weakness of in-house legal privilege
President of the Supreme Court says big groups may not be protected from document disclosure requirements.
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NewsCity backs online courts for claims up to £25k
An online court would be a ‘major step’ towards enhancing access to justice, the City of London Law Society says.
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NewsEfforts to collect proceeds of crime ‘disappointing’
National Audit Office says total outstanding debt from confiscation orders is £1.6bn.
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NewsMiner firm Raleys goes into administration
Claimant firm confirms appointment of administrator on its website.
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NewsNHS trust denied costs after settling ‘whole’ claim
High Court rules claimant entitled to full costs up to offer to settle.
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NewsBar warns against ‘lawyerless’ online court
Briggs LJ’s blueprint would entrench a two-tier justice system, the Bar Council claims.
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NewsLegal aid firms finding it hard to face reality – Mayson
Legal business guru Stephen Mayson says firms reluctant to answer ‘pretty obvious questions’.
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NewsDeloitte expands legal presence – but not in UK
Canadian arm of ‘big four’ outfit acquires law firm to extend legal offer.
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NewsTraining snag hits MedCo whiplash initiative
Under the accreditation arrangements for the MedCo scheme, medical practitioners must complete training before 6 April.
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NewsSolicitor touts face fresh curbs
Solicitors Regulation Authority rules state that solicitors are not allowed to make unsolicited approaches in person or by phone.
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NHSLA warns on costs appeals
The authority last week won a fourth test case against a claimant firm.
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NewsCrime rise fear stymies giving of e-evidence
Free smartphone app developed to collect on-the-spot reports of crimes.
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Sports solicitor signs up for bar regulation
Solicitor registers Captivate Legal & Sports Solutions with the Bar Standards Board as it provides a ‘more proportionate’ form of regulation.
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NewsCommunity spirit lauded
Solicitors and magistrates have praised a London advice service which helped more than 600 people in its first year.
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NewsDoctors launch £25k crowdfund for contract challenge
CrowdJustice fundraising mission seeks to raise enough for a judicial review.
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NewsLinklaters hikes associate pay and revamps benefits
Newly qualified lawyers will receive up to £91,000, including bonus – a 30% jump from last year.