Last 3 months headlines – Page 831
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NewsBar chief warns of ‘loss of confidence’ in fee reform
Andrew Langdon QC adds to concerns over AGFS proposals.
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NewsMorgan Lewis embraces flexible working
Associates in UK and US will be able to work from home for up to two days a week.
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NewsJackson: solicitors tell me costs budgeting is working
Appeal court judge is set to report at the end of July on the potential for increasing the scope of the fixed costs regime.
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NewsRegulator told PII reforms must not threaten trust in legal profession
Battle lines set to be drawn over the potential reduction in professional indemnity insurance minimum terms.
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NewsDX latest business to face action over self-employment rights
Courier company widely used in legal sector targeted by GMB union.
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NewsProlific LiP’s case partly struck out to give her a helping hand
High Court judge says claimant should treat his strike-out as a form of legal advice.
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NewsNew discount rate dooms Direct Line’s special dividend as profits sink
Disclosure comes amid speculation of a government U-turn on the surprise change.
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NewsMinister: solicitor super-exam will not ‘stifle’ legal learning
House of Lords debates future of legal education in response to controversial SRA proposals.
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NewsLords warn against powers in EU repeal bill
Parliament must limit scope of delegated powers in key Brexit legislation, constitution committee says.
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NewsGreater consideration of young BAME offenders ahead of sentencing
Sentencing Council says previous guidance was piecemeal and out of date.
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NewsLegal profession ‘ahead of rivals on social mobility’
Sutton Trust survey shows legal profession believes it offers best chance for employees from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Stewarts and Enyo tight-lipped on merger rumour
Combination of litigation firms would have revenue of around £82m, putting it in the UK top 50.
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NewsTurkey breaching UN resolution over judge’s detention, court decides
International court at The Hague has ruled that Turkey is in breach of a UN Security Council resolution.
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NewsMore City firms post falling trainee retention rates
Allen & Overy and Simmons & Simmons latest to reveal figures.
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NewsGovernment defends 10-year sentence plan for copyright infringers
Intellectual Property Office responds to Open Rights Group concerns over copyright proposals.
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NewsDelayed MoJ survey finds vulnerable ‘face multiple legal problems’
Ministry of Justice research lays bare the financial and health consequences of coping with legal issues.
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News‘Support’ to replace aid in lawyer-light resolutions
Ministry of Justice plans could bode ill for criminal defence specialists fighting the latest attempt to slash fees.
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NewsPI discount rate u-turn fear
Insurers immediately labelled the decision ‘crazy’, while claimant lawyers stressed the 'minus' formula is vital for clients with life-changing injuries.
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Unified patent court set for early sign-off
Early day motion put forward by UKIP MP urging the UK not to ratify the agreement failed to garner any support.
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NewsMinster Law looks to reinvent its claims model
Managing director says firm has the financial clout to build new systems and reinvent its automated processes for post-reform landscape.