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NewsFamily court transparency ‘will result in death’ – commissioner
Deputy children’s commissioner says the greater opening of family courts could have unintended consequences.
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NewsRival sounds out investor action against Quindell
PI firm Your Legal Friend claims shareholders misled by listed legal services company.
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NewsLord chief justice predicts longer case times
Annual report says cases are taking longer and there is ‘urgent need’ to control the cost of civil litigation.
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NewsHousing lawyers could 'cease to exist'
Homelessness charity looks for trainee partnerships with law firms.
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NewsOmbudsman hires lottery fund chief
Ian Brack takes on responsibility for expansion in jurisdiction.
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NewsSelf-service power of attorney taking over, government boasts
Cabinet Office paper says digital lasting powers of attorney process has fewer errors than traditional forms.
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NewsIT failure throws courts into ‘chaos’
XHIBIT provides hearing information for nearly 100 Crown court sites.
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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.