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IT upgrade to support law centres
Hackney Community Law Centre first in the country to take part in digital pilot.
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NewsE-conveyancing venture names new chief
Law Society business development executive director Simon Drane takes over at Legal Practice Technologies.
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LSB consults on in-house lawyers regulations
The Legal Services Board is consulting on a set of principles that will inform decisions it makes about regulatory arrangements for in-house lawyers.
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NewsFirms ponder withdrawal as contract D-day looms
Government to reveal outcome of its tenders for new legal aid contracts.
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EU investment court
Move for new open court to settle disputes arising from international trade agreements.
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VW emissions scandal spurs global litigation
Slater and Gordon says that thousands of people and car dealerships could have a group claim against Volkswagen and possibly other manufacturers.
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NewsEurope raises two fingers
Kit Kat battle could come to London if Nestle decides to pursue trademark.
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Evening of inspiration
The Law Society is running a series of events to mark Black History Month. On 9 October, speakers at an ‘inspiration evening’ will include the first black winner of TV quiz Mastermind, barrister Shaun Wallace.
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NewsFinancial list poised for launch
Financial list will provide a specialist dispute resolution forum for claims of £50m or more
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West Wales firm merger
Swansea firm Peter Lynn & Partners has announced the takeover of Ivor Evans & Benjamin (IE&B), one of the city’s oldest practices. All staff have transferred and the former partners have become consultants at Peter Lynn & Partners, which now has 30 lawyers and 58 staff. ...
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SRA trims status forms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has introduced new slimline application forms for firms that need to apply for authorisation for a change of legal entity, and for LDPs electing to be licensed.
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NewsBar 'milestone' towards flexible training
The bar regulator has approved plans to introduce a professional statement as part its new approach to entry to the profession.
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NewsReed Smith posts 11% profits hike
International firm cites focused approach to global industry for increase.
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NewsFirms losing millions to phone fraudsters - insurer
Office accounts as well as client accounts at risk from ‘very sophisticated’ callers posing as bank staff.
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NewsBrexit disproportionately harmful to legal services - Law Society research
Study for Chancery Lane says sector would suffer stronger negative effects than economy as a whole.
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NewsSupermarket in-house team revolutionises contract process
Annual number of contracts handled by legal team has risen by 342.5% since 2012, senior lawyer says.
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NewsSexism-row barrister hits out at Sumption
Charlotte Proudman accuses Supreme Court judge of seeking to protect the ‘old boys’ network’, while former lord chancellor Lord Falconer describes his comments as ‘deeply worrying’.
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NewsUnhappy returns of the day for copyright claim
A California judge's ruling that Warner/Chappell can no longer collect royalties for Happy Birthday may not apply in England, says IP expert.
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NewsCourts to move from 'physical paradigm' - new HMCTS chief
Natalie Ceeney defends consolidation of court estate and hails digital future.
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NewsNew trainees and apprentices: Gordons
Lisa Bland, Rebecca D’Arcy, Samantha Nickson and Edward Strudwick have started two-year training contracts, while Lauren Frear and Sophie Levitt comprise the fifth annual intake for the firm’s multiple award-winning apprenticeship scheme.