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NewsBriscoe disbarred for role in Huhne speeding points scandal
Former judge was convicted in May 2014 for perverting the course of justice after she lied to the police.
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NewsABSs ‘haven’t worked’ and it’s our fault – SRA chief
Paul Philip urges solicitors to form ‘one-stop shops’ with accountants and details plans to allow solicitors to practise outside law firms.
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Courts could be hit by more strikes
Trade union PCS to ballot thousands of members working in justice sector.
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NewsCreditors to get nothing from failed crowdfunded CMC
Rebus Group went into administration in February, with 15 staff made redundant.
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NewsNobody wants a private Land Registry – union
Creating a privatised monopoly would threaten the integrity of the register, staff union PCS argues.
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NewsRenewed uncertainty over court interpreting
Capita to bid for just one of four new contract lots after failing to meet its performance target.
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NewsPanama Papers leak puts secrecy under the spotlight
Biggest-ever leak puts the role of lawyers in company and trust formations and property transactions under worldwide scrutiny.
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NewsBar awareness training
A game of rugby was a highlight of an event at which a law firm challenged barristers to spend a day in a wheelchair.
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Judges may defer European warrants if prison conditions 'inhumane'
The matter was brought to the European court’s attention in relation to arrest warrants issued by Hungary and Romania.
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NewsFormer Sidley Austin partner charged over tax scheme
Firm says Matthew Cahill has now left Sidley Austin for personal reasons.
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NewsSolicitor claims he was tortured in Dubai jail
David Haigh, former managing director of Leeds United FC, returned to the UK last month after serving a sentence for financial misappropriation.
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NewsScots voice ‘forum-shopping’ fear over employment claims
The Scottish government is committed to abolishing tribunal fees – a move that could have repercussions for jurisdictional choice.
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NewsShared privilege threat at forefront of Anglo-French bar tie-up
Lawyers' leaders share concerns about government attacks on client confidentiality.
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NewsGazette website hits 2m views a month
The Gazette has the largest ABC-certified readership in the UK legal press.
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NewsChinese lawyer shortlisted for freedom of speech award
Pu Zhiqiang was convicted last December of ‘creating disturbances’.
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NewsSlater and Gordon tight-lipped after presenting business plan
Lenders could call in outstanding debts by April 2017.
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NewsNon-collection rates for criminal courts charge revealed
Just one-fifth of earliest charges imposed were paid back within six months, MoJ reports.
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NewsFee income up – but tougher times ahead, says benchmark report
Survey of 390 small and medium firms shows profits per equity partner remaining steady.
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NewsLawyers urged to copy other sectors in ditching jargon
Legal Services Board says there is much to be learned from how other industries make services accessible.
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NewsDoughty Street’s Spurrier appointed Liberty director
The campaigner and public law barrister replaces Shami Chakrabarti.