All News articles – Page 1005
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NewsCMC regulator reports sharp decrease in PI specialists
Four financial penalties were issued in the fourth quarter of 2015, with 51 warnings issued.
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NewsFewer requests for dormant client money
Solicitors can withdraw residual balances of £500 or less without regulator's permission.
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NewsMinister for downfalls
Is Shailesh Vara the victim of some civil service conspiracy against solicitors?
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NewsCameron vows to end ‘industry’ of claims against armed forces
Prime minister tasks National Security Council with clampdown on claimant practices.
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NewsFalconer joins calls for legal aid contracting clarity
The shadow justice secretary asks Michael Gove to urgently make a statement before parliament.
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NewsNew pension scheme for fee-paid judges delayed
Ministry of Justice anticipates scheme to be implemented by 1 December.
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NewsOnline divorce fault may void 2,000 settlements
Justice minister apologises for ‘any distress’ caused by the divorce form error as he reveals the scale of the fallout.
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NewsSociety clashes with SRA over potential split
Regulator says only a formal split will reassure the public. But Chancery Lane hits back, accusing the regulator of seeming to ‘devalue’ the profession.
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NewsAustralian pioneer suspends stock exchange listing
Shine Corporate to publish earnings forecast on Monday.
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NewsTop earnings at BLP up 29% as profits rise
Operating profits at the firm rose by 15% in 2014/15.
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NewsFamily lawyers face new curbs on court bundles
President of the Family Division says new limits needed as lawyers ignore pleas for restraint on the length of court bundles.
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NewsFirm promotions and hire: Shulmans
Ellie Cooke, Laura Hill and Sara Souyave promoted to associate, Paul Lewis appointed to a senior role.
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NewsSuper-regulator makes business case for 2016/17
Legal Services Board opens consultation on business plan – ahead of two external reviews.
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NewsMPs warn of ‘vicious circle’ in choice of legal advisers
Magic circle firm charged £2.8m in legal fees for advice on the sale of Eurostar.
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NewsAA confirms effective closure of legal business
Consumer brand becomes latest ABS pioneer to hit the rocks.
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NewsDormant client cash supports law bursaries
International firm Dentons is donating £48,000 towards new scheme.
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NewsAbuse survivors ‘re-victimised’ through family court process
Government and judiciary should ensure victims are not cross-examined by their abusers in court, charity recommends.
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NewsOsborne: India to liberalise legal services
Trade deal includes commitment to open India’s legal services market after years of stalled initiatives.
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NewsSociety demands clarity on legal aid contracting
President writes to minister calling for public statement amid speculation two-tier contracting is to be abandoned.