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NewsLaw Society of Scotland opens door to non-solicitors
Extension of membership announced as part of five-year strategy launched today.
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NewsCharities urged to seek specialist legal advice
Organisation investigated after £27,000 loan offered to senior member of staff.
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NewsGovernment ponders £250k fixed fee limit for clin neg
Consultation to start in November and fixed fees could be in place by October 2016.
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NewsPeer president as University of Law reshuffles management
University of Law has appointed a new president and chief executive after John Latham steps back from his roles.
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NewsSupreme Court could ‘talent spot’ to boost diversity
Outgoing chief executive also says time may be approaching to bring in Welsh law specialist.
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NewsHigh Court judge being investigated after British Airways row
Judge Peter Smith recused himself from a price-fixing case against British Airways after airline accused him of bias.
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NewsSRA chief urges caution over legal regulation reform
Statement comes after both the justice secretary and oversight regulator suggested change may be necessary.
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News‘Compelling case’ for reforming regulation – LSB
Super-regulator sets out legislative options for shakeup of Legal Services Act.
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CHAPS settlement day extension
The Bank of England has announced it is extending the Clearing House Automated Payment System settlement day to align more closely with the typical business day.
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NewsMoriarty takes off from LSB
Chief executive will return to the Civil Aviation Authority as deputy chief executive.
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NewsGreeks vote in new civil code despite rebellion
Measure attempts to streamline Greece’s notoriously slow judicial system.
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NewsTransfer test barrier removed
Candidates currently required to travel to London for one element of the test.
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NewsChinese lawyers held
China has detained dozens of lawyers, including prominent human rights defenders, prompting worldwide protest.
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Conflict of interest guidelines for judge retirements
Guidelines published by the Commonwealth secretary-general.
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Diversity initiative wins inclusion accolade
Collaboration between 11 firms to promote legal careers to LGBT students wins the Equality and Inclusion Champion of the Year award.
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NewsNHS sounds alarm over ‘disproportionate legal costs’
Litigation authority reports number of claims falling slightly as government gears up to consult on fixed costs.
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Judicial sackings almost double in a year
Total removed includes 19 magistrates, eight tribunal judges and five judges.
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NewsDitching training contract could ‘undermine UK law’
Law Society warns that scrapping workplace learning risks damaging sector’s reputation and competitiveness.