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NewsFree no more: BSB to pay barristers for tribunal representation
The regulator will replace its pro bono prosecution panel in January in an attempt to improve fairness and efficiency.
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NewsMagic circle firms bolster presence in France
Freshfields and Linklaters hire Paris partners to consolidate their position in the French market.
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NewsUS firm opens London office after payments sector ‘boom’
Alston & Bird is looking to expand its European practice.
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NewsEx-partner who alleges bullying denied sight of colleague grievances
Helen Clifford brought constructive dismissal proceedings against south-east firm McMillan Williams.
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NewsProsecution witness lawyer’s assassination shocks Netherlands
Derk Wiersum had been acting for a prosecution witness in a gangland murder trial.
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NewsBaker McKenzie trainees among highest paid
The international firm has increased its trainee starting salary from £45,000 to £48,000.
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NewsEx-barrister loses complaint appeal over judge’s conduct of her case
Court rules judicial conduct watchdog was right to find Supreme Court judge had not breached conduct rules.
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NewsKingsley Napley makes 'rare' acquisition
Kingsley Napley, which has not acquired a firm for 25 years, will take over employment practice Archon Solicitors from October.
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NewsBusiness secretary urged to set court interpreting standards
Voluntary regulator tells Andrea Leadsom that public service interpreters have been treated with contempt.
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News‘Pointless legal theatre’ - today's press on the Supreme Court
Political commentators switch their gaze to the western side of Parliament Square.
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NewsReport on legal services regulation presents case for further reform
Mayson review sees merit in assessing legal services for risk to the public interest, with a ‘differentiated’ approach to regulation.
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NewsNAHL profits down as £800k spent preparing for PI reforms
Company launches another joint venture with law firm as it targets revenue from whole claim.
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NewsUnduly lenient sentence review scheme extended further
Victims can ask for tougher sentences for 14 additional offences, the Ministry of Justice announces.
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NewsBar delays 'anti-abuse' written contracts for pupils
Bar regulator says more time is needed to roll out the changes.
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NewsParalegal’s contempt conviction found to be ‘manifestly unfair’
Family judge had imposed a suspended prison sentence for breach of procedural rules.
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NewsHong Kong abandons new constraints on foreign lawyers
Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the decision to scrap controversial practising rights proposals.
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NewsNews focus: Why comparison sites can't seem to crack the legal sector
Competition watchdogs have bemoaned the dearth of comparison sites in the law. But is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
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NewsFormer Akin Gump partner charged over expenses claims
Igor Krivoshekov resigned following an internal investigation, firm says.
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NewsLitigation funder secures £92m investment in boost to sector
Augusta managing director says new funding is ‘strong endorsement’ of the industry.
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NewsRegional law firms doing better than City - survey
Two-thirds of firms increased PEP in the last financial year.