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NewsLawyers deny PI discount rate ‘conspiracy’ to hike fees
APIL backs Truss decision on compensation as chancellor Philip Hammond warns of potential costs to the NHS.
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NewsSRA closes board meetings to public
Ban on attendance comes as the regulator prepares to make major decisions affecting the legal profession.
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NewsNearly 500 law firms targeted by fraudsters in new email scam
SRA warns solicitors to be wary after revealing increasing numbers of reports of attempted cyber-crime.
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NewsRegulator told PII reforms must not threaten trust in legal profession
Battle lines set to be drawn over the potential reduction in professional indemnity insurance minimum terms.
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NewsMinister: solicitor super-exam will not ‘stifle’ legal learning
House of Lords debates future of legal education in response to controversial SRA proposals.
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NewsLegal profession ‘ahead of rivals on social mobility’
Sutton Trust survey shows legal profession believes it offers best chance for employees from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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NewsTurkey breaching UN resolution over judge’s detention, court decides
International court at The Hague has ruled that Turkey is in breach of a UN Security Council resolution.
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News‘Support’ to replace aid in lawyer-light resolutions
Ministry of Justice plans could bode ill for criminal defence specialists fighting the latest attempt to slash fees.
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NewsGovernment U-turn on children’s rights
Plans to relieve local authorities of key legal duties to children, set out in Children and Social Work Bill, are set to be scrapped after a campaign by lawyers and charities.
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NewsPI reforms will displace fraud but not reduce it, government warned
House of Commons transport select committee chair says reforms are not specifically targeted at the real problems.
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NewsBar Council warns Legal Ombudsman over comparison sites
Barristers’ body says sites can lead to ‘distortions in the market’.
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NewsJustice minister fined for firearms offence
Lord Keen of Elie pleads guilty by post to failing to secure a shotgun.
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NewsSRA director hails ‘more innovative’ ABSs as new approvals slow
Crispin Passmore says people and businesses want holistic services – and alternative business structures are the way to offer them.
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NewsInsurers march on the Treasury to demand discount rate rethink
Media highlights cost to the NHS and motorists as insurers’ message strikes a chord.
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NewsSolicitors’ fees should not pay for LeO expansion – Law Society
Ombudsman consulting on extending its jurisdiction to unregulated providers.
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NewsBSB: end perception of youth courts as ‘forum for advocacy practice’
Bar regulator publishes new guidelines for youth court competencies.
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NewsTruss slashes discount rate but warns of impact on NHS
New rate of deductions from personal injury compensation will mean significantly higher payments.
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NewsNew call to respect LPP
Chancery Lane has also published a practice note to ensure solicitors understand legal professional privilege.
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NewsLawyers vow to fight on over small claims curbs
Concerted effort will be made, particularly in the House of Lords, at least to ensure higher tariffs for compensation when the bill becomes law.