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NewsBail reforms expected to reduce number of suspects 'released under investigation'
Legislation will be introduced removing the presumption against using pre-charge bail.
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NewsSRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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NewsLinklaters pay gaps widen despite diversity efforts
Men at the firm earn 62.9% more than women on average, according to latest report.
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NewsSDT drops case against A&O partner due to health fears
Employment partner Mark Mansell was due to be prosecuted over his role in a high-profile non-disclosure agreement involving the disgraced Harvey Weinstein.
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NewsLaw Society challenge prompts LAA to consult on court-assessed bills
Chancery Lane began judicial review proceedings after agency wanted to bring assessment in-house.
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NewsMental Health Act reform: prisons won't be 'holding pens'
Government proposals include ensuring defendants are taken directly from court to healthcare setting.
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NewsConveyancers seek wider adoption of unique property numbers
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick told UPRNs will speed up home buying and selling process.
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NewsUnion lashes out at ‘business as usual’ courts
Public and Commercial Services Union says it will consider an industrial response if HMCTS ignores its demands.
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NewsLegal aid: Society calls for Scotland-style emergency uplift
Commons justice select committee told urgent changes are needed before Bellamy review reports to government.
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NewsLaw Society president to face full SDT hearing
Private prosecution brought by former client of Edwin Coe, the firm of Society president David Greene.
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News'Lonely, socially distanced' new MR is sworn in
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton as the second most senior judge in England and Wales.
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NewsNew measures at international firm to help staff through lockdown
BCLP lawyers caring for family members can now take an extra two days off each month.
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NewsCovid tests for court users go ahead in 'limited' pilot scheme
Testing equipment will arrive at selected court sites shortly, according to Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsEnforcement agents may enter homes via video, court decides
High Court was asked to clarify whether a physical visit needs to take place before goods are seized.
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NewsHMCTS boosts messaging as court concerns grow
Service says all court users must 'unfailingly follow' safety guidance.
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NewsSolicitors vote to overhaul Law Society governance
More than one in four members of the Law Society Council will be forced to step down when their terms end, after constitutional overhaul is put to a vote.
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NewsGovernment urged to redraft 'watered down' evictions ban
Housing lawyers say people may be evicted due to rent arrears that have come about due to Covid-19.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed another month
New portal for road traffic accident claims is not likely to go live until May.
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NewsQuinn Emanuel posts bumper London results
Profit at the international firm’s London office is up 34% year-on-year.
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NewsParalegal accused of hiding cheques was unfairly dismissed
Personal injury firm did not carry out reasonable investigation into employee, tribunal finds.