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NewsFairpoint shares suspended after bank pulls the plug
Simpson Millar owner has endured a difficult year trading on the stock market.
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NewsLidington: Grenfell Tower families must have 'utter confidence' in inquiry
Lord chancellor tells BBC Radio 4 that tenants are eligible for legal aid to take action against landlords.
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NewsLiverpool legal giant Rex Makin dies aged 91
Tributes pour for lawyer who qualified 68 years ago and embarked on remarkable career.
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NewsSRA chooses three firms for key legal adviser role
Appointments follow 'comprehensive procurement process', regulator says.
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NewsAccountants get green light for full legal services offering
Two applications from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales recommended for approval by oversight regulator.
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NewsCollapsed firm consultant transferred client data for new job
Peter Aldis said he was not aware of the protocol for transfer of data obtained in 'chaotic circumstances'.
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NewsNews focus: What made it into the Queen's speech - and what didn't
A hung parliament resulted in a predicted cull of Conservative manifesto pledges. We take a look at legislation affecting solicitors which survived in last week’s Queen’s speech.
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NewsSociety plans 4% cut to individual fee
The Law Society plans to cut the individual practising fee once again next year. For 2017/18 Chancery Lane is seeking views on a fee of £278, a reduction of £12. Council meets on 5 July to discuss and agree final budget proposals. Writing in today’s Gazette, president Robert Bourns says ...
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NewsFirms to face fee hike to cover SRA scam payouts
Regulator says more reports coming in of rogue firms lending credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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NewsMedical defenders: We need to talk about compensation costs
Medical Protection Society says spending on clinical negligence claims has reached critical point.
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News'Poorly equipped': probation inspectors criticise digital support
HM Inspectorate of Probation report says few staff in National Probation Service have functioning laptops.
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NewsSRA aware of stresses from 'compliance culture' burden
Regulator says simplification partly designed to make compliance easier for solicitors.
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NewsEuropean court deals blow to law firm rescue vehicle
CJEU ruling on employee rights will make pre-pack administrations less attractive.
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NewsCosts: Appeal court backs Merrix stance on budget status
Much-awaited cost ruling in clinical negligence case states that approved budget can be re-opened only with ‘good reason’.
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NewsQueen's speech: Labour condemns whiplash plans
Language and details of whiplash plans will be familiar for personal injury sector.
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NewsQueen's speech confirms whiplash reform and court modernisation
Civil Liability Bill to address what government calls the ‘compensation culture’.
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NewsPro bono panel extended to Finsbury Park attack
Law Society says victims will be dealing with unforseen and complex legal issues.
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NewsUN judge convicted in Turkey resumes trial work remotely after passport is forfeit
A UN judge found guilty in a Turkish court of membership of a terrorist organisation has resumed work on a stalled Rwanda genocide appeal.
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NewsJudges' pay review to seek data on previous earnings
Government picks date of lord chancellor's swearing in to produce olive branch on judges' pay.
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NewsLawyers gloomy about keeping current PI award adjustment rate
Survey finds most law firm partners expect a revision back up to at least a 1% discount.