Latest news – Page 490
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NewsHMCTS reveals eight proposed new court closures
Trimming of court estate is latest step in the courts modernisation programme.
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NewsHMCTS promises to promote media access
Decline in court reporting 'represents a real concern', chief executive says.
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NewsLeO urged to tackle chancers trying to negotiate lower fees
Law Society also asks for the restoration of the 'two free cases’ rule for firms under investigation.
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NewsRadical new disclosure regime to 'spell out' lawyers' duties
New rules for Business and Property Courts will require parties to complete review document.
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NewsPoll finds law firms using 'blunt' measures to reward staff
Lock up and initiatives for improving the firm lose significance when it comes to remuneration.
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NewsJustice minister backs litigants in person to handle PI claims
Lord Keen of Elie also suggests the increased influence of claims management companies may be ‘extremely beneficial’.
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NewsPI sector stands by for reforms update from parliament
Evidence session to be held scrutinising case for small claims limit increase, but criticism at absense of claimant solicitors.
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NewsBattle resumes over India liberalisation
Today, counsel for top international firms go to India’s Supreme Court in the long-running battle to open up the legal services market.
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NewsMEPs issue tax warning to profession
European Parliament says professional services firms that facilitate ‘illegal, harmful or wrongful corporate tax arrangements’ should face sanctions.
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NewsMedics outraged as MedCo fees double
Providers to mandatory accreditation scheme told this week that they will pay significantly more in 2018/19.
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NewsLegal charity calls on firms to support vulnerable staff
LawCare plea comes after details emerge of working environment experienced by solicitor who covered up mistakes.
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NewsRetail guru joins SRA board
'Commitment to customer service, business acumen and strategic insight will be a great addition' - SRA chair.
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NewsLitigation funder nears £1bn commitment to new investments
Company says figures reflect 'robust' legal finance market.
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NewsFirm calls for action on rehab fraud after phone physiotherapist banned
Government expressed concerns about rehabilitation exaggeration more than a year ago.
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NewsOpposition to 'freelance solicitor' plans grows louder
Consumer panel says proposals may further compound the complexities of the market.
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NewsGauke named as first solicitor lord chancellor
Former City lawyer takes the helm as new ministers also appointed.
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News'Find a lawyer': official advice on dealing with the press
Guidance published by the government on what to do when the media is interested in someone’s experiences.
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NewsSixth lord chancellor in six years as Lidington moves on
New lord chancellor to be named following David Lidington's appointment to Cabinet Office.
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NewsFirm denies ‘fishing’ for work over client bills
Lawyers who make it their business to sue law firms over deductions from clients’ damages have insisted they are acting legitimately amid growing controversy over the practice.