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NewsConsumers too impressed by lawyers’ length of service, says watchdog
Legal Services Consumer Panel says lawyers' credentials are too often used as a proxy for quality.
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NewsMiller case activist calls for crowdfunding regulation
Jolyon Maugham QC warns of 'Clear moral hazard around mis-selling litigation or over-promising on prospects.'
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News'No more tolerance' for paper-based conveyancing
Land Registry chief says potential threat of another coronavirus outbreak is changing expectations.
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NewsMoJ reveals sites for the first wave of Nightingale courts
Locations include a cathedral, a town hall and the Ministry of Justice’s own headquarters.
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NewsJudges warn of 'dysfunctional' relationship with justice watchdog
Ministry ignored 'genuine concerns' about Criminal Cases Review Commission's ability to perform its statutory functions.
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NewsThousands of complaints piling up as Covid crisis emerges for LeO
Cases sitting in the pre-assessment stage have increased by 1,400 since April.
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NewsDechert lawyers given more time to rebut kidnap allegations
Court told of ‘formidably long’ process for responding to accusations from jailed Jordanian lawyer.
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News29% of legal aid barristers could leave profession next year, says Bar Council
Fee income has fallen by average of almost 60% across the bar, representative body finds.
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NewsJudicial retirement age could rise to 75
Lord chancellor considers whether mandatory age of 70 is still appropriate in balancing expertise, diversity and independence requirements.
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NewsInternational arbitrators enjoy growing caseload
Almost 870 new cases were registered with the ICC International Court of Arbitration last year.
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NewsCity giants to act as equality mentors for smaller firms
Scheme launched by SRA to offer support on how to improve equality and diversity in workplaces.
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NewsA&O reports dip in profits
Firm says profits are flat if market uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is not taken into account.
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NewsPolice chiefs to replace disclosure consent forms
Forms were criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office and were being legally challenged.
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NewsRegulators told to get a grip of diversity data after years of inaction
Legal Services Board set to play more prominent role in forcing regulators to increase their understanding.
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NewsBSB apologises after students with disabilities struggle to book exams
Less than 40% of students requiring reasonable adjustments have managed to book exam slots so far.
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NewsCriminal justice commission may not report until 2022
'We hope' the royal commission will become operational from the autumn, justice minister tells parliament.
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NewsBCLP to cut 40 jobs in global redundancy round
Some 14 fee earners and 26 business services staff are expected to be laid off and Beijing office closed.
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NewsSecondary school pupils a 'priority audience' on sentencing
Sentencing Council wants to improve young people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsListed funder hits back at ‘burning cash’ article
Manolete Partners says it is generating cash buoyed by listing and new credit facility.