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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards 2016: nominations now open
Nominations have opened for the 10th Law Society Excellence Awards.
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NewsPioneering family court 'saves taxpayer money'
Centre for Justice Innovation says London’s Family Drug and Alcohol Court generated over £1m in gross savings for public sector bodies in 2014-15.
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NewsSenior judge voices concern over police investigation control
Twelve-month investigation limit among recommendations to tackle problems associated with complex and lengthy criminal trials.
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NewsGovernment to expose gender pay gulf in law
Mandatory reporting requirements on how much businesses pay men and women will include partner pay – and the vast majority of partners are men.
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NewsSingle exam plan could create two-tier legal profession – City
Giving would-be lawyers the impression they do not need a university education would be 'misleading', City of London Law Society says.
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NewsFormer Stobart chief in acquisition talks with 'very well-known' firms
Trevor Howarth, chief executive of One Legal, says more acquisitions on the horizon following Kaim Todner deal.
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NewsUniversities keeping faith in LPC despite SRA proposals
Universities have said they are confident that the LPC will remain relevant.
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NewsDigital ‘transformation’ in criminal law
As part of the programme, Wi-Fi is being installed in courts and judges will receive iPads.
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Patent court costs agreed
Construction work on the unified court’s London site at Aldgate Tower is expected to be completed by early summer.
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NewsEversheds in Singapore merger talks – reports
Firm will not confirm if talks taking place until there is something ‘tangible to report’.
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NewsAccess to justice ‘very much at risk’ – Neuberger
President of Supreme Court says legal services increasingly unaffordable.
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NewsGovernment makes £10bn pledge to cut regulation
Business secretary Sajid Javid announces a ‘one in, three out’ policy to ease burden on businesses.
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DLA appoints Picón as senior partner
Juan Picón will take over from Sir Nigel Knowles at the start of May.
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NewsRegional firm goes for John Lewis-style shared ownership
Receptionists and fee-earners will receive the same bonuses at Stephens Scown.
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NewsABS steps in to save Todner criminal defence firm
Firm created by former Stobart Barristers director snaps up high-profile Kaim Todner Solicitors.
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NewsSlater and Gordon says ‘majority’ of UK sites will stay open
Firm reassures staff and says clients will ultimately benefit from ongoing reorganisation.
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NewsDomestic violence victims ‘routinely abused’ in family court – charity
Ministry of Justice says plans in place for each court to help vulnerable court users.
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NewsLawyers face new push to improve complaints guidance
Legal Services Board says outcomes required of lawyers are ‘some way from being achieved’.
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NewsLaw Society ponders legal aid innovation fund
Chancery Lane identifies potential of ‘bespoke technological solutions’ but says some solicitors cannot afford the investment.