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NewsMinisters ‘avoiding’ litigants in person question – Khan
Shadow justice secretary asked about growth of litigants in person in court four months ago – but says he has yet to receive an answer.
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NewsOnline courts will cut need for lawyers – IT guru
Master of the rolls agrees with online court report author that fewer lawyers will be involved in lower-value cases in future.
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NewsNationwide mandates quality scheme membership
Law Society welcomes lender’s decision for panel members to be CQS-accredited.
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NewsProfits slip as reforms hit Irwin Mitchell
Expanding ABS blames law reform and continued investment for lower pre-tax profits.
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NewsNorth entices City legal giants – report
More than half of biggest London firms said outsourcing or moving certain functions to other locations was either planned or in place.
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NewsPEP edges up at growing Hogan Lovells
London and continental Europe accounts for 47% of income at firm created from merger of Lovells and Hogan & Hartson.
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NewsCJC calls for online claims revolution
Independent Civil Justice Council says an online dispute resolution system could increase access to justice and streamline the court process.
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NewsLegal charity sits on £200m cash pile
Legal Education Foundation was established when College of Law became a university.
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Wales asbestos costs ruling muddies waters
Recovery of costs bill was referred to the Supreme Court by the counsel general for Wales.
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New terror measure in justice act
Criminal Justice and Courts Act received royal assent last week.
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Veyo begins marketing campaign
Online conveyancing system developed through Law Society joint venture.
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Schillings internet framework
London-based media specialist to build charter for children and young people.
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NewsLSB rubber-stamps abolition of mandatory CPD
Hours-based requirement for continuing education will be phased out from 1 April.
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NewsLocal authority to create new GC post
Kent County Council seeking to create joint-venture alternative business structure.
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NewsLaw firm tells staff: take all the holiday you need
East Anglia practice follows the likes of Netflix and Virgin in adopting the paid time-off policy.
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NewsJudges bemoan working conditions
Salaries and pensions were a source of discontent in first official survey of attitudes.