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NewsCollapsed firm consultant transferred client data for new job
Peter Aldis said he was not aware of the protocol for transfer of data obtained in 'chaotic circumstances'.
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NewsNews focus: What made it into the Queen's speech - and what didn't
A hung parliament resulted in a predicted cull of Conservative manifesto pledges. We take a look at legislation affecting solicitors which survived in last week’s Queen’s speech.
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NewsSociety plans 4% cut to individual fee
The Law Society plans to cut the individual practising fee once again next year. For 2017/18 Chancery Lane is seeking views on a fee of £278, a reduction of £12. Council meets on 5 July to discuss and agree final budget proposals. Writing in today’s Gazette, president Robert Bourns says ...
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NewsFirms to face fee hike to cover SRA scam payouts
Regulator says more reports coming in of rogue firms lending credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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NewsMedical defenders: We need to talk about compensation costs
Medical Protection Society says spending on clinical negligence claims has reached critical point.
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News'Poorly equipped': probation inspectors criticise digital support
HM Inspectorate of Probation report says few staff in National Probation Service have functioning laptops.
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NewsSRA aware of stresses from 'compliance culture' burden
Regulator says simplification partly designed to make compliance easier for solicitors.
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NewsEuropean court deals blow to law firm rescue vehicle
CJEU ruling on employee rights will make pre-pack administrations less attractive.
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NewsCosts: Appeal court backs Merrix stance on budget status
Much-awaited cost ruling in clinical negligence case states that approved budget can be re-opened only with ‘good reason’.
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NewsQueen's speech: Labour condemns whiplash plans
Language and details of whiplash plans will be familiar for personal injury sector.
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NewsQueen's speech confirms whiplash reform and court modernisation
Civil Liability Bill to address what government calls the ‘compensation culture’.
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NewsPro bono panel extended to Finsbury Park attack
Law Society says victims will be dealing with unforseen and complex legal issues.
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NewsUN judge convicted in Turkey resumes trial work remotely after passport is forfeit
A UN judge found guilty in a Turkish court of membership of a terrorist organisation has resumed work on a stalled Rwanda genocide appeal.
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NewsJudges' pay review to seek data on previous earnings
Government picks date of lord chancellor's swearing in to produce olive branch on judges' pay.
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NewsLawyers gloomy about keeping current PI award adjustment rate
Survey finds most law firm partners expect a revision back up to at least a 1% discount.
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NewsGrenfell Tower fire: lawyers step up pro bono efforts
North Kensington Law Centre and housing specialists are providing free daily drop-in advice clinics.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors set free - but at what price?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has backed the idea of practitioners working in unauthorised entities and dismisses fears this will create a ‘wild west’ for consumers
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NewsIn-house: Ambitious strategy fuels expansion of Samaritans
Expansion of in-house team will enable more specialisms for individuals supporting patients.
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NewsProfession ponders parliamentary 'ping-pong'
A new lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice – the fourth in a row without legal qualifications – will be sworn in today as the government prepares to unveil a stripped-back Queen’s speech in the aftermath of the election. David Lidington MP’s team at the Ministry of Justice ...