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NewsClaims companies rapped by ad watchdog over settlement boasts
Rulings followed separate complaints from Lloyds Banking Group.
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NewsProfits and revenues up at Stewarts Law
Litigation specialist hails ‘solid set of financial results’.
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NewsMoJ without a solicitor minister as Vara goes
Former City lawyer's axing completes clean sweep of justice team at Petty France.
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NewsProfession condemns threat to rule of law in Turkey
Ankara dismisses 2,745 judges following coup attempt.
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NewsNew faces at Ministry of Justice
Theresa May’s reshuffle makes almost a complete sweep of ministers
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NewsCLAF revived to support access to justice
A proposal to support access to justice through a pooled fund financed by money derived from civil damages has been revived in earnest.
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NewsMoJ challenge fails on pay of part-time judges
The Ministry of Justice has failed to impose a cap on pay for part-time judges writing up longer cases.
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Supreme Court unanimous on residency test
Three months after allowing an appeal mid-hearing, the Court has handed down its reasons for throwing out government plans to introduce a residence test for civil legal aid
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NewsSRA: ‘radical’ proposals will open up access to justice
But regulator acknowledges the need for adequate safeguards
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News£6m payment in second deferred SFO prosecution
Unnamed US company has agreed to pay more than £6m for corruption and bribery offences
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NewsGolden guardians
A fresh coat of paint for the lions decorating the railings outside the Law Society’s Chancery Lane headquarters is one of the final touches in the renovation of the Grade II listed building.
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NewsSolicitors and public divided over client confidentiality
Findings from SRA survey to be used as basis for dealing with misconduct in future.
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NewsLegal profession welcomes Truss – but warns of work to do
'Moment of significant change for the country,' says Law Society chief executive.
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NewsWho is Liz Truss?
The new justice secretary is a reformed Lib Dem who once called the British ‘the worst idlers in the world’.
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NewsLiz Truss replaces Gove as justice secretary
First woman lord chancellor - a qualified accountant - is another non-lawyer.
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NewsLegal watchdog begins search for £500 per day chair
Knowledge of legal services market and its contribution ‘would be desirable’.
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NewsICC bar group president responds to critics
David Hooper QC says there is a ‘pressing need’ for new association at Hague court.
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News£6m payment agreed in second deferred prosecution
Company in Bribery Act case cannot be named due to ongoing related legal proceedings.