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NewsBonuses up at Ministry of Justice
Appraisal ratings analysis published as part of Ministry of Justice’s diversity statistics for 2014/15.
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NewsP2P lender seeks 100 law firms for first panel
Although Folk2Folk is inviting firms of all sizes to express interest, it is looking in particular for rural high street firms with local knowledge.
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NewsBitcoin technology heralds ‘smart contracts’ era
‘Distributed ledger technology’ offers the potential to reduce fraud, corruption and the cost of paper-intensive processes, says government’s chief scientific adviser.
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Capita still falls short on court interpreting
Ministry of Justice says 97% performance rate is highest since outsourcing contract started on 30 January 2012.
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NewsLawyer wins review of DWP delays
Review promised after Terry Moore complained when an investigation into his 89-year-old client’s estate caused ‘great delay’.
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NewsSRA training shakeup will hit solicitor brand – survey
Proposals for a Solicitors Qualifying Examination prompt detailed comments.
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SRA publishes consumer credit toolkit
Designed to help firms ensure their services are compliant with the new regime
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NewsMoJ reveals 15 closed courts remain unsold
In total, empty buildings are costing at least £40,000 a month to secure and maintain.
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NewsCivil partnership challenge
A heterosexual couple last week took to the High Court a legal challenge against the ban on members of the opposite sex entering into civil partnerships.
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NewsNegligence claims against law firms halve
But firms have not yet seen the back of financial crisis-related claims, City firm RPC warns.
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NewsCMC regulator reports sharp decrease in PI specialists
Four financial penalties were issued in the fourth quarter of 2015, with 51 warnings issued.
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NewsFewer requests for dormant client money
Solicitors can withdraw residual balances of £500 or less without regulator's permission.
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NewsCameron vows to end ‘industry’ of claims against armed forces
Prime minister tasks National Security Council with clampdown on claimant practices.
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NewsFalconer joins calls for legal aid contracting clarity
The shadow justice secretary asks Michael Gove to urgently make a statement before parliament.
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NewsNew pension scheme for fee-paid judges delayed
Ministry of Justice anticipates scheme to be implemented by 1 December.
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NewsOnline divorce fault may void 2,000 settlements
Justice minister apologises for ‘any distress’ caused by the divorce form error as he reveals the scale of the fallout.
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NewsSociety clashes with SRA over potential split
Regulator says only a formal split will reassure the public. But Chancery Lane hits back, accusing the regulator of seeming to ‘devalue’ the profession.
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NewsAustralian pioneer suspends stock exchange listing
Shine Corporate to publish earnings forecast on Monday.
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NewsTop earnings at BLP up 29% as profits rise
Operating profits at the firm rose by 15% in 2014/15.
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NewsFamily lawyers face new curbs on court bundles
President of the Family Division says new limits needed as lawyers ignore pleas for restraint on the length of court bundles.