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NewsProperty dispute service saves clients court fees
Firm responds swiftly to civil court fee increases with the creation of a new out-of-court service.
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NewsFirms could shut Russia offices as sanctions bite
International firms face numerous challenges arising from EU/US response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
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Crown advocates struggling – report
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate said themes highlighted for improvement in a 2012 review remain.
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NewsReaching for the Skype
A City firm has said it hopes to expand an innovative pro bono scheme which connects staff to clients via Skype.
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NewsLaw Society appoints committee chairs
The Law Society has appointed three new committee chairs.
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Bank gets new Branch
Sonya Branch will join the Bank of England from the Competition and Markets Authority.
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NewsSupreme Court upholds benefit cap
The appellants had argued that the £500 a week family cap breached Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Manifesto for legal aid
The Legal Aid Practitioners Group has called on the next government to create an independent organisation to review rates of pay for legal aid cases.
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Law university offers foundation course
University of Law establishes a one-year foundation programme for international students wishing to progress to undergraduate study.
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NewsNew chief for CCBE
Philip Buisseret is the new secretary-general of the Council of Bars and Law societies of Europe.
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NewsFirms stand to lose billions through fraud: bank chief
Banking sector joins insurers and regulators in expressing concerns about telephone con-artists targeting law firms.
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NewsTunis attack victim was retired solicitor
Tributes paid to Sally Adey, retired solicitor and wife of Shakespeares partner.
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NewsNew legal aid powers over criminals’ assets
Ministry of Justice lays statutory instrument that will enable Legal Aid Agency to recover costs from convicted criminals.
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NewsGovernment promises response on pre-charge bail
Home affairs select committee calls for time limits and anonymity for sex-case suspects.
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NewsLaw Society reacts to cuts with unbundling guidance
Chancery Lane guidance suggests unbundled services may be appropriate for a number of practice areas but warns of risks.
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NewsLabour repeats pledge to repeal JR reforms
Lord Bach reiterates message on JR changes – but is less optimistic for restoring social welfare law.
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NewsNew scheme to help avoid ‘costly’ design disputes
Intellectual Property Office planning opinions service for disputes over design rights.
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NewsTackle racism with humour – Warsi
Former cabinet minister speaking at launch of Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division.
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NewsRegulator names firms in PII probe
Two firms should have closed last year because they did not have a valid insurance policy.
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News‘No evidence’ of risk from online divorce services
Research by consumer group finds high satisfaction levels with both online and face-to-face services.