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News'Abdication of responsibility': Consumer watchdog attacks SRA's compensation fund cuts
Regulator accused of making decisions based on no evidence and ignoring consumers’ best interests.
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NewsBT offers panel diversity prize
Telecoms giant guarantees automatic renewal for firm with best diversity and inclusion record.
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: City office moves halted
Planned office relocations disrupted by coronavirus as firms try to conserve cash and construction projects delayed.
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NewsProbate researchers 'flouting lockdown rules by visiting heirs'
At least one outfit is visiting potential beneficiaries in person, association claims.
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NewsDWF secures extra credit to ride out lockdown
Banking covenants also eased at stockmarket-listed firm.
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NewsSRA relaxes rules to ensure trainees qualify on time
Junior lawyers can apply to defer the professional skills course for 12 months because of coronavirus.
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NewsCouncils move to ditch adult social care duties
One of the Coronavirus Act’s most controversial measures ‘switched on’ by at least six English local authorities.
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NewsJudiciary sets up working party to bring back jury trials
Law Society and other representative bodies will help senior judges explore options.
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NewsOnline fraudsters target lawyers working from home
Lawyers working in unfamiliar circumstances may be more prone to letting their guard drop.
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NewsSociety urges chancellor to bail out struggling solicitors
Extension of self-employed support scheme among measures called for by Chancery Lane.
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NewsBar watchdog predicts income boost from surge in students
Regulator expects income from examination fees to rise by 63% this financial year.
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NewsCrisis could put diversity drive into reverse, says Bar Council
Study shows that barristers from diverse backgrounds are worst affected by the pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus truce extended between claimant lawyers and insurers
Hundreds of firms have agreed to commit to protocol aimed at preventing game playing during crisis.
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NewsMcFarlane adjourns family proceedings as unsuitable to be heard remotely
Family chief says postage stamp images on screen are poor substitute for seeing parent in court.
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NewsEx-Coops boss fined £20,000 over Asons transfer
SRA decision is latest in a string of financial and regulatory issues connected to Bolton firm.
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NewsHMCTS reveals deaths of three employees who tested positive for Covid-19
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says it is providing support to colleagues.
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NewsLondon secures a third of A&O promotions
Magic circle firm praises the impact of its diversity agenda.
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NewsSolicitor spends hours in call queue for update on abuse injunctions
Law firm director says emergency applications should be heard on the same or following day.
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NewsLeeds firm wins international trade prize
Shulmans LLP is the first solicitors firm to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed again - this time to April 2021
Lord chancellor says focus of government and legal businesses must be on response to coronavirus crisis.