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NewsBrexit vote would prompt a surge in legal work
Global chairman of Allen & Overy’s corporate practice says that Brexit would throw up ‘a massive amount of work’ from clients demanding answers to the status of legislation.
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NewsAlong for the ride
A north London solicitor with a passion for two wheels is gearing up to run what he says is the country’s first dedicated cycle law firm.
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Cameron confirms judges' pay rise
The increase, based on the recommendation of the Senior Salaries Review Body, strikes a balance between safeguarding recruitment of staff and pay restraint across the public sector, the prime minister said.
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Risk and compliance: ‘gardening leave’ can aid cybersecurity
Specialist warns that disaffected workers pose a genuine threat.
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Risk and compliance: warning signs of failure
Long-term debt, expiring leases, unfunded obligations and guarantees of income are dangerous issues.
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NewsSRA consults on costs for firms switching regulators
Solicitors Regulation Authority proposing to waive six-year run-off cover for professional indemnity insurance.
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NewsImmigration case fees hiked by up to 500%
Justice minister Dominic Raab says it is no longer fair that the taxpayer be expected to fund proceedings.
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NewsFees shortfall helped create £427m black hole – MoJ chief
Permanent secretary Richard Heaton outlines struggles of meeting spending settlement.
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NewsLitigation funder raises £100m to meet demand
Burford Capital says billion-dollar war chest is ready to be deployed immediately in UK and around the world.
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NewsECJ planning to assume more powers, says Gove
Lord chancellor tells the Leave campaign that a remain vote would 'give away more power and control'.
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NewsContentious LeO staff payments scheme scrapped
Controversial payments stopped last month as ombudsman seeks to close chapter on difficult two years.
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NewsLegal aid cuts creating new advice ‘deserts’
Several parts of England and Wales now have inadequate housing law cover which could give rise to potential conflicts of interest, it has emerged.
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NewsGove's reforms 'not getting through' Number 10
Downing Street offering ‘limited bandwith’ for departments seeking progress.
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NewsBriscoe disbarred for role in Huhne speeding points scandal
Former judge was convicted in May 2014 for perverting the course of justice after she lied to the police.
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NewsABSs ‘haven’t worked’ and it’s our fault – SRA chief
Paul Philip urges solicitors to form ‘one-stop shops’ with accountants and details plans to allow solicitors to practise outside law firms.
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Courts could be hit by more strikes
Trade union PCS to ballot thousands of members working in justice sector.
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NewsCreditors to get nothing from failed crowdfunded CMC
Rebus Group went into administration in February, with 15 staff made redundant.
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NewsNobody wants a private Land Registry – union
Creating a privatised monopoly would threaten the integrity of the register, staff union PCS argues.
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NewsRenewed uncertainty over court interpreting
Capita to bid for just one of four new contract lots after failing to meet its performance target.