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NewsManaging partner diverted pension contributions to prop up firm
Regulator investigated south-west firm after complaints from four members of staff.
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NewsInsurers hail ruling that credit hire company was the 'real instigator' of claim
Judge finds that credit hire organisation should be on the hook in unsuccessful claims.
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NewsCall for new mechanism to oversee action on state-related deaths
Organisations including INQUEST and Grenfell United urge government to address ‘lack of accountability’ on post-death recommendations.
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NewsSpeed up means test reforms, new government urged
Updated research suggests people living significantly below Minimum Income Standard will have to contribute towards legal costs.
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NewsClaims firm targets 30 new staff as rapid expansion continues
Business celebrates its 15th anniversary by announcing recruitment drive.
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NewsBar course uptake continues to grow - along with fees, BSB data shows
Bar Standards Board releases its latest report on bar course enrolment, results and student progression.
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NewsHigh Court backs legal aid appeal over CPS's 'poor case management'
Costs Judge Leonard says case was ‘exceptional’ after firm’s pages of prosecution evidence were rated at zero by Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsFirm owner who admitted ‘winging it’ struck off the roll
Inexperienced director used client money to prevent firm’s debt tipping over limit.
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NewsProfits grow ahead of revenues at HSF
Herbert Smith Freehills reports profits up 14.5% on revenue growth of 10.1%.
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NewsKing's speech: Litigation funders left in limbo
Funders craving assurances since PACCAR ruling are left disappointed as Labour government overlooks sector in initial legislative programme.
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NewsTributes paid to former Law Society president Nicholas Fluck
Chancery Lane's leader from 2013-14 was a steadfast advocate for access to justice and the rule of law.
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NewsJudge laments ‘unconscionable’ 131-week wait to end care case
Case was heard over 17 hearings by nine judges, as legal limit for a resolution was disregarded.
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News'Oven-ready' Arbitration Bill introduced to parliament
Measure follows Law Commission recommendations - and bill lost in pre-election wash-up.
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NewsPEP doubles at Kingsley Napley
Investment in new London office depressed profits in prior year.
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NewsCLC ramps up 'polluter pays' model for ombudsman costs
Chief executive says firms with disproportionate number of complaints should pay more in levy contributions.
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NewsCCRC apologises to Malkinson following investigation
Lord chancellor moves to axe chair Helen Pitcher after KC-led review finds Andrew Malkinson was failed by the organisation.
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NewsFirm’s disciplinary process 'conducted with aim of dismissing' solicitor
Employment tribunal finds ‘degree of suspicion’ between duty solicitor and firm led to the lawyer’s unfair and wrongful dismissal.
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NewsSix in 10 South Asian partners experience microaggressions at work
Shocking findings of lawyers' career experiences released on first day of South Asian Heritage Month.
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NewsManchester law group targets acquisitions with private equity cash
Beyond Law Group wants to increase its speciality service in new UK locations.
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NewsSolicitor involved in sham marriages struck off
Practitioner had been jailed for providing immigration advice and services when he was not qualified to do so.