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NewsDiversity MP urges solicitors not to be 'defensive' on bias
Lammy rules out the need for a formal public inquiry, but action is needed.
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Judicial job precedent The Court of Appeal has heard a case which will determine the employment status of the bench, following a whistleblowing claim from a district judge. Claire Gilham is suing the Ministry of Justice, alleging that excessive workloads caused her breakdown. The ministry denies the claim. Playing at ...
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NewsSeedrs capital
The Law Society has teamed up with investment platform Seedrs to connect members with lawtech startups looking for funding. Christina Blacklaws, vice president, announced the agreement at last week’s Legal Geek event in London. ‘Harnessing technology effectively can have a significant impact on how solicitors operate and engage with their ...
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News'Trial by Skype' will undermine justice system, charity warns
More data needed on impact of video-link hearings on defendents.
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NewsWarning as number of solicitors tops 140,000
Growth in numbers may be unsustainable for large firms.
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NewsGascoyne and Greene lead Excellence parade
Law Society announces 19 winners of the 11th Excellence Awards.
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LiPs flock to charity for help - but they're not asking for a lawyer
PSU chief executive outlines the scale of the challenge following the government’s legal aid restrictions.
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NewsClaimant lawyers 'resisting' mediation, NHS chief tells MPs
New NHS Resolution scheme has resolved just 71 claims in its first 10 months.
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NewsTravel lawyers say jail terms send fraud warning message
Couple imprisoned after private prosecution for making fraudulent claims for up to £20,000.
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NewsBlockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers
Digital exchange contracts which could remove the need for solicitors used in Swansea property acquisition.
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NewsObserve and learn, aspiring judges told
A lack of judicial experience should not deter solicitors from applying for judicial roles.
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Jail for ex-CILEX member Self-styled legal practitioner Prince Adewale Adeola, a former associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, was jailed for five months last week after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice. Skelton on the board Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of a woman, Siân ...
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NewsTributes paid to Julie Exton, a ‘stellar example’ to others
The profession has united to pay tribute to Bristol family solicitor and district judge Julie Exton, who has died at the age of 59. The Gazette understands she had been suffering from motor neurone disease for some months. Julie Anita Exton was admitted as a solicitor in 1983. Exton was ...
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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NewsEight sentenced over bus 'crash for cash' fraud
Cardiff-based men accused of taking advantage of the personal injury claims system.
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NewsFixed costs in 2018 to tackle holiday sickness 'epidemic'
Government makes call for evidence as battle to stem claims intensifies.
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NewsGovernment to cover GPs against clinical negligence claims
State-backed scheme will indemnity doctors doing NHS work.
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NewsLawyers expect whiplash reforms to drag beyond October 2018
Conference hears one of the government’s key drivers behind personal injury changes may also be fading away.