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News‘Baffling and hostile’: Abuse survivors lament civil justice process
Government-appointed inquiry sets out range of recommendations after meeting lawyers and victims.
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NewsCriminal bar hits out at court case delays ‘farce’
Thousands of Crown court cases are still outstanding, according to figures revealed by the Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsLabour pledges 'root-and-branch' review of Legal Aid Agency
The review will be chaired by Steve Hynes, former director of Legal Action Group.
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NewsCity firms sent in to clear up after Thomas Cook collapse
Reed Smith working with the Civil Aviation Authority while Ashurst is advising the special managers of Thomas Cook entities.
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NewsIBA 2019: Brexit cited as global profession mulls threats to rule of law
More than 6,000 lawyers gather at International Bar Association annual conference in Seoul.
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NewsFamily judges must justify delaying final decisions – Court of Appeal
Lord Justice Peter Jackson says adjournments should not be seen as 'pressing the pause button'.
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NewsSend in the clowns: Grand designs for digital law
Legal Design Summit organisers aim to change practice of law by making it understandable and accessible via digital platforms.
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NewsLabour to plough £18m into 200 social welfare lawyers
Costed plans due to be unveiled by shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon MP at party’s conference in Brighton.
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NewsProportionality costs boost for flight delay firms
Ruling could see end to district judges slashing costs without giving an explanation.
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NewsCPS commits to annual review of bar fees
Chair of the Criminal Bar Association: ‘we have never had anything like this or approaching this before’.
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NewsFirms face last-minute scramble for affordable PII
Insurers are pulling out of the market and substantial premium increases have been reported.
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NewsFree no more: BSB to pay barristers for tribunal representation
The regulator will replace its pro bono prosecution panel in January in an attempt to improve fairness and efficiency.
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NewsMagic circle firms bolster presence in France
Freshfields and Linklaters hire Paris partners to consolidate their position in the French market.
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NewsUS firm opens London office after payments sector ‘boom’
Alston & Bird is looking to expand its European practice.
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NewsEx-partner who alleges bullying denied sight of colleague grievances
Helen Clifford brought constructive dismissal proceedings against south-east firm McMillan Williams.
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NewsProsecution witness lawyer’s assassination shocks Netherlands
Derk Wiersum had been acting for a prosecution witness in a gangland murder trial.
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NewsBaker McKenzie trainees among highest paid
The international firm has increased its trainee starting salary from £45,000 to £48,000.
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NewsEx-barrister loses complaint appeal over judge’s conduct of her case
Court rules judicial conduct watchdog was right to find Supreme Court judge had not breached conduct rules.
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NewsKingsley Napley makes 'rare' acquisition
Kingsley Napley, which has not acquired a firm for 25 years, will take over employment practice Archon Solicitors from October.
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NewsBusiness secretary urged to set court interpreting standards
Voluntary regulator tells Andrea Leadsom that public service interpreters have been treated with contempt.