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NewsBach handed shadow attorney general role
Veteran campaigner reported to be in line to replace Emily Thornberry.
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NewsCourts service centralises divorce to combat fraud
Each centre will act as the single point of entry for all divorce and remedy applications.
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Quindell denies contract loss with claims management firm
The statement appeared to trigger a small uplift in fortunes as the share price rose this morning by almost 12%.
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NewsCAT reform may create a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’
Peers have warned that plans to extend the jurisdiction of the Competition Appeal Tribunal risk creating a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’.
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NewsJackson LJ calls for better skeleton arguments
The legal profession is failing to get the message about preparing better skeleton arguments, Lord Justice Jackson has said.
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NewsBar to offer solicitors account for client funds
Escrow provider - owned by the Bar Council - has agreement in place to offer its services to solicitor firms.
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NewsAgency considering larger civil contracts
Law centres tell Legal Aid Agency chief not to go ahead with idea.
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NewsSRA ready to contact uninsured firms again
Chief executive Paul Philip said the SRA has now reassessed the data and will contact firms next week.
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NewsAPIL chief demands equality for bereaved
John Spencer says bereavement damages in England and Wales lag Scotland
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NewsGreer to review affordability of legal services
Law Society’s former corporate affairs chief commissioned by lord chancellor Chris Grayling.
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NewsExpert witnesses ‘pressured by solicitors’
Survey claims expert witnesses have been asked to make ‘impartial’ changes to reports.
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NewsMagna Carta justice push
Series of Magna Carta-focused events planned for 800th anniversary next year.
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NewsAung San Suu Kyi at summit of ambition
Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is among a host of distinguished speakers lined up for next year’s Global Law Summit.
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NewsGrayling visits law academy graduates
The lord chancellor Chris Grayling congratulates the first nine graduates of Yorkshire firm Beaumont Legal’s £150,000 training academy.
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Charities respond to cuts
Only Connect event on 11 December will examine ways in which charities can respond to cuts in legal aid.
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NewsSolicitors ‘prickly’ - economic crime chief
National Crime Agency’s director of economic crime command says the agency is taking a particular interest in solicitors.
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NewsCJEU calls time on UK pollution foot-dragging
Court of Justice of the European Union judgment opens way to legal challenges across Europe.
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NewsMore part-time judicial appointments in pipeline
Judicial Appointments Commission seeks to offer more opportunities for salaried part-time working in a bid to increase diversity.
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NewsChief legal ombudsman quits after accounts probe
MoJ confirms Sampson suspended following investigation over governance issues.
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NewsThousands still await Wonga ‘fake firm’ compensation
Around 5,000 of those contacted have replied so far, with 99% of them accepting payday lender’s compensation offer.