Latest news – Page 216
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NewsNew platform pledges to democratise access to group claims
Founders say they can help David take on Goliath through bringing victims together.
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NewsMPs angry as Raab ducks human rights committee
Justice secretary had said he was open to scrutiny of the Bill of Rights Bill.
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NewsSolicitor convicted over VAT fraud agrees to be struck off
Practitioner jailed in Germany for his involvement in a so-called 'carousel' VAT fraud across Europe.
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NewsBar strikes begin to bite hard
Nearly 1 in 10 hearings was disrupted when barristers staged a two-day court walkout.
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NewsLegal services turnover drops by 16% in May
Legal services regulatory partner Julie Norris says fall unlikely to be the start of ‘worrying new trend’.
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NewsAllen & Overy posts 9% profit rise
Magic circle firm’s profit per equity partner reached £1.95m last year.
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NewsJudicial diversity - solicitor numbers continue to dwindle
More solicitors are leaving the bench than joining it.
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NewsSlater and Gordon returns to London with new office opening
Chief executive says the new office represents a ‘return to our roots’ in the capital’s legal district.
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NewsNew funds for charities that support LiPs
Ministry of Justice pledges £4m to support vulnerable people in civil and family legal disputes.
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News‘Red alert’: agencies warn ‘enablers’ on sanctions evasion
Lawyers face sanctions if they help individuals hide assets, law enforcement says.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons’ PEP tops £1m
International firm records 8% increase in profit to £185m in last financial year.
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NewsClients given ‘no choice’ of barrister by solicitors
Bar Standards Board says regulatory reform may be needed if consumer interests are not being met.
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NewsSolicitor fined for misleading court over barrister fee dispute
North west practitioner filed incorrect defence after counsel had taken court action over non-payment.
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NewsHSF posts record revenue, profits and PEP
International firm announces 6% increase in revenue to a record £1.1bn last year.
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News'Honoured and bemused': legal aid lawyers celebrated at annual LALYs
Hundreds of lawyers gathered for first in-person awards ceremony since 2019.
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NewsBackdating legal aid fee hike is legal - but it's a pyrrhic victory
Criminal bar hails government concession - but increase will not be attached to existing cases for 'operational and financial' reasons.
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NewsCILEX bodies in public spat over regulatory overhaul
Representative body for legal executives wants the opportunity to delegate regulation elsewhere. But the current watchdog disagrees.
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NewsHigh Court permits service by NFT in ‘English legal first’
Lawyers say service by non-fungible token only permitted once before worldwide.
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NewsBig and small firms join cost of living bonus push
Magic circle giant and Stockport legal aid practice both offer bonuses for staff.