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NewsFixed costs extension as MoJ reveals plans for MedCo system
Diagnosis of non-whiplash injuries will be limited to GPs and consultants.
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NewsJustice ‘short-changed’ by spending review
Lawyers claim much more needs to be done to combat ‘relentless’ cuts to the MoJ’s budget.
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News‘Passive’ civil courts urged to improve handling of vulnerable parties
Consultation from the Civil Justice Council offers proposals to make affected people feel more comfortable.
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NewsInsurance boss concedes MoJ should ditch claims limit rise
James Dalton says renewed focus should be on getting the RTA portal ready for implementation.
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NewsMoJ's 5% budget boost a ‘drop in the ocean’
The Treasury promises £55m across the criminal justice system to support the work of 20,000 additional police officers and £100m to increase security in prisons.
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NewsHong Kong campaigner wins top human rights award
‘Father of democracy’ among lawyers honoured by International Bar Association.
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NewsWatchstone ups legal spend to £6.6m fighting Slater and Gordon case
Trial over £637m acquisition of Quindell is now set to run for nine weeks in the High Court.
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NewsTrainee solicitor pleads guilty to rape and kidnap
Wilfred Marodza, a former trainee at Cripps Pemberton Greenish, attacked two women on the same night.
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NewsGive victims sentencing transcript, Baird tells HMCTS chief
Victims' commissioner calls for clarity to help individuals understand the sentence.
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NewsSentences for money laundering reach record high
The average length of prison sentences rose from 25 months to 27 months over the past year.
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NewsFirst law school unveils SQE course plans
BPP’s conversion course will be shorter than the GDL and will not have an end-of-year exam season.
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NewsFunder claims new system offers PI firms a post-April lifeline
System will automate claims process, with firms paid £150 for adding their expertise.
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NewsSolicitor general vows to improve SAR regime
Michael Ellis QC MP said the system will be made ‘more efficient and effective’ for businesses.
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NewsSolicitor fined £10,000 for breaching accounts rules
Former partner and compliance officer admitted to the breaches but denied manifest incompetence.
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NewsA&O's transatlantic merger talks break down
Magic circle firm says it was a mutual decision to end long drawn-out merger talks with O’Melveny & Myers.
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NewsSRA still failing key tests months after problem areas flagged up
Super regulator set the SRA three challenges in January: none has yet been met.
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NewsSlaughter and May tops listed clients table
Firm outstrips Linklaters and A&O, according to adviser rankings for Q3 of 2019.
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NewsPartners reap bigger pay packets as City firms report rising profits and revenue
Gazette survey of annual results shows PEP soared at Ashurst and Hill Dickinson.
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NewsClash over cause of probate delays
Edward Argar MP is accused of using ‘disingenuous’ figures for average waiting times.
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NewsShares slump at beleaguered Burford
Shares in litigation funder were trading at half their July value last week.