All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 73
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NewsLAA urged to delay compulsory civil billing system
Resolution says seven in 10 users regularly experience problems with the client and cost management system.
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NewsMoJ to urgently review legal aid for trafficking victims
Announcement follows a judicial review challenge over the adequacy of the current provision.
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NewsLaw centre gears up for 'hackathon'
Developers and coders to compete to build technical solutions for Hackney Community Law Centre.
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NewsLegal services in rural Wales ‘could die out’
Low Commission proposes second tier of specialist support to ensure adequate long-term provision.
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NewsLegal aid firms finding it hard to face reality – Mayson
Legal business guru Stephen Mayson says firms reluctant to answer ‘pretty obvious questions’.
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NewsSolicitor touts face fresh curbs
Solicitors Regulation Authority rules state that solicitors are not allowed to make unsolicited approaches in person or by phone.
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NewsMoJ sorry for digital billing glitches
Solicitors have reported problems with digital legal aid billing system and secure email system.
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NewsFormer Stobart chief in acquisition talks with 'very well-known' firms
Trevor Howarth, chief executive of One Legal, says more acquisitions on the horizon following Kaim Todner deal.
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NewsABS steps in to save Todner criminal defence firm
Firm created by former Stobart Barristers director snaps up high-profile Kaim Todner Solicitors.
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NewsLaw Society ponders legal aid innovation fund
Chancery Lane identifies potential of ‘bespoke technological solutions’ but says some solicitors cannot afford the investment.
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NewsLord Bach: Labour helped erode consensus on legal aid
Former justice minister says Labour’s review of reforms will try to restore consensus on need for legal aid.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency spends £93m on cases not heard in court
National Audit Office says criminal justice system is not delivering value for money.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency names new chief executive
Shaun McNally CBE, currently director of casework, will be responsible for the LAA’s 'day-to-day running’.
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NewsSolicitor develops online questionnaire for client meetings
Family lawyer Alan Larkin says lawyers must use technology to innovate.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear two challenges on access to justice
Employment tribunal fees and legal aid residence test subject of appeals.
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NewsJudge lodges sole complaint about court closure process
Ministry of Justice has admitted to several errors in its original consultation document.
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NewsEminent criminal defence firm to close
Kaim Todner, which represented ’Pentagon hacker’ Gary McKinnon, led judicial review challenge against criminal legal aid contracting.
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NewsLegal aid firm told to repay £800,000
High Court backs lord chancellor's claim to recoup payments on account.
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NewsCourt rules domestic violence legal aid time limit invalid
Rule requiring two-year time limit for providing some forms of evidence declared invalid.