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LSB takes its time Regulators have given themselves two extra months to ponder controversial proposed reforms of the ways solicitors can practise. The Legal Services Board said it would respond to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposals – which are vigorously opposed by the Law Society – by 5 November. ...
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NewsLaw firm hits back over Volkswagen costs order
Harcus Sinclair says it was not informed of hearing or asked to submit evidence.
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NewsNews focus: justice goes the distance In Anglesey
As towns across the country are denuded of courtroom provision, pop-up courts using video technology are filling the vacuum. The Gazette goes behind the scenes at one such court in Wales.
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NewsLegal aid 'champion' stepping down after a decade
Legal Aid Practitioners Group praises Carol Storer's skill, energy and dedication.
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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NewsLiverpool mayor hails ambitious offshoot of US class action firm
Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry joins Liverpool Joe Anderson in lauding SPG Law, which aims to be one the biggest claimant firms in the north-west by the end of the year.
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NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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NewsOutrage over 'first come, first served' recruitment policy for magistrates
Magistrates Association says the process must be fair, transparent and accessible to everyone.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: MoJ unveils plan for holding insurers to account
Insurance companies must report to financial regulators with details of costs before and after legislation.
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NewsMoJ runs out of money to develop debt collection upgrade
Department says plans are ‘no longer affordable’ within the MoJ’s funding allocation for the 2015 spending review period.
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NewsWoman compensated for alleged historical sex abuse by solicitor
Shropshire practitioner died days before he was due to face charges in court.
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NewsSuper regulator needs more time to rule on practising rights
Legal Services Board defers decision on handbook changes opposed by Law Society.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: One concession but Gauke stands firm on PI reform
MPs stick to party political lines as they debate changes that could be a major blow for claimant lawyers.
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NewsWe'll renew action if promises not kept, new criminal bar chief warns
Chris Henley QC says the challenges remain the same despite recent achievements.
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NewsCourt of Protection costs ordered after conduct 'verging on arrogance'
Judge makes rare decision to show disapproval at the conduct of proceedings involving a local authority.
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NewsNew SFO chief vows to 'reach out' to solicitors and calms independence fears
Lisa Osofsky offered a collegiate vision in her first speech as director of the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.