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NewsSlater and Gordon share price plummets after Quindell FCA probe
Australian firm seeks to ease investors’ concerns with a fresh statement.
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NewsLegal privilege ‘inviolable’, MPs told in snooping debate
The Law Society and Bar Council assert importance of legal privilege ahead of a parliamentary debate on investigatory powers.
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NewsMerseyside barristers and solicitors back direct action
Barristers and solicitors in Merseyside unite in opposition to legal aid cuts due to be implemented next week.
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NewsWhitehall opens vacancies to chartered legal executives
The move follows a review into the Government Legal Department’s recruitment practices
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NewsRecorder wrong to make fraud link to PI firm, court rules
Solicitors practice took case to judicial review after fraud finding in its absence.
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NewsLeveson proposes online sentencing
Head of Queen’s Bench Division says ‘very large bulk’ of low-level work could be resolved without court hearings.
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NewsQASA to go ahead as Supreme Court dismisses appeal
Accreditation scheme ‘proportionate’ to the aims pursued, Supreme Court justices unanimously agree.
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NewsFCA investigates Quindell over historic accounts
Company shares suspended until 2014 financial report is quantified.
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NewsSomali claims-farmer rebuked for PI compensation boast
Advertising Standards Authority says it is 'concerned by the lack of response' from 'accidentinjuryclaim.so'.
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NewsJustice secretary told pro bono ‘no substitute’ for legal aid
Cautious welcome to justice secretary’s speech – but Michael Gove faces warnings not to rely on lawyers working for free.
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NewsLegal aid cuts ‘threaten diversity’ in profession
Labour MP also says savings from her party’s proposed sale of judges’ lodgings would have been eaten up by hotel bills.
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NewsGove admits more courts will close in efficiency drive
In his maiden speech as justice secretary, Michael Gove said the government is reviewing the court estate.
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NewsClyde & Co reports 10% PEP rise
International firm notes particularly strong performance in the UK.
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NewsHigh Court judgment slates ‘grossly excessive’ fees
Arguments in judicial review case described as ‘diffuse and frankly confusing’.
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NewsGove to pursue urgent reform of ‘dysfunctional’ courts
Lord chancellor to press ahead with changes advocated earlier this year by Sir Brian Leveson.
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NewsCourts set for vulnerable witness reform
Senior judges reveal timetables for addressing vulnerability in criminal and civil justice systems.
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NewsWe cannot fight solicitors’ battles for you – bar
Criminal Bar Association responds to criticism after its decision not to pursue direct action over legal aid contracts.
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NewsHMCTS reveals plans to cut 400 court jobs
Reduction in posts to come through staff choosing to leave and a ‘voluntary exit scheme’.
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NewsFirm denies wrongdoing after solicitor fraud charges
Chambers Solicitors says it will ‘vigorously contest’ charges brought against two practitioners.
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NewsLegal aid ballot extended as opposition to CBA retreat grows
Ballot inviting lawyers to refuse work in protest at cuts to legal aid has been extended to Thursday in light of the bar’s decision not to take direct action.