All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 49
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NewsLSB should focus on 'more pressing' areas than conveyancing
Oversight regulator told it needs to widen its focus on improving customer information.
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NewsLAA fails to attract sufficient bids for housing legal aid contracts
Law Society says second procurement opportunity shows work has become financially unviable.
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NewsPartners want to break away and set up their own firm - survey
Litigation funder says findings show appetite for solicitors wanting to break out of traditional mould.
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NewsNews focus: Treasury coughs up for prosecutors - but solicitors still 'short-changed'
The Treasury has coughed up to address the disparity between prosecution and defence fees. But to the Law Society’s dismay, criminal legal aid solicitors continue to be ‘short-changed’.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims 'still being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator'
Charities and solicitors urge Dominic Raab to review legal aid fees to ensure lawyers are available to step in.
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NewsSQE: Apprentices 'outperforming' other candidates
Solicitors Regulation Authority reveals pass rate data during National Apprenticeship Week.
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NewsFollow AG's lead over legal aid fees, Raab urged
Law Society says attorney general recognises need for equality of arms between prosecution and defence barristers.
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NewsLegal aid widened for child cases following public law challenge
Means test removed for carers of looked-after children in special educational needs and disability tribunal.
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NewsWomen and black employed barristers 'most likely to report bullying and discrimination'
Bar Council says the employed bar's image as a diverse and inclusive workplace masks serious issues.
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NewsBarclays teams up with firms to offer 'pioneering' training contract
Trainees will divide their time between the private practice and in-house sectors.
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NewsWomen outnumber men two to one in law studies
UCAS figures obtained by law firm cast fresh spotlight on gender diversity in the legal profession.
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NewsTribunal 'wrong to strike out judge's grievance claims'
Crown court judge asks employment appeal tribunal to set aside lower court's judgment striking out her claims.
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News'Stop short-changing solicitors': HM Treasury gives prosecutors extra cash
Settlement restores parity of funding between prosecution and defence barristers - but solicitors still 'short-changed'.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors ramp up campaign for cohabitation law reform
Despite a succession of governments being reluctant to act, family lawyers are resetting their campaign to secure reform of the rights of cohabitants when relationships break down.
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NewsTrade union formally establishes branch for judges
GMB demands answers from lord chief justice over ‘toxic work environment’ reportedly leaving some members feeling suicidal.
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NewsMurder trial adjourned for three days 'because heating not working'
Home affairs committee told criminal justice system creaking due to decades of underfunding.
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News'Raise legal aid': Wales's message to Westminster
Welsh government highlights financial support for advice services despite justice not being devolved.
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NewsMPs grill permanent secretary on MoJ morale
Antonia Romeo remains tight-lipped as media spotlight intensifies on Dominic Raab investigation.
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NewsMoJ reveals drawn out timetable for civil legal aid review
Terms of reference document suggests final policy decisions will be made closer to the next general election.
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NewsFirms 'moving away from billable hours'
Magic circle chief says industry should be more focused on value being delivered by lawyers.