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News‘Public access’ barrister disbarred for dishonest conduct
Michael William Wainwright had worked for client directly despite not completing public access training.
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NewsMoJ chief admits cuts rushed through without research
Permanent secretary says cutting spending was ‘imperative’ and the only evidence required.
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NewsNegligence actions against law firms soar
High Court cases multiply as time runs out to pursue ‘credit crunch’ claims.
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NewsMore corporates set to cut in-house legal spend
New report suggests legal departments evolving in efficiency and delivering value.
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NewsGovernment grant boosts legal aid management training
Practitioners’ group says grant will help it design management courses for busy legal aid lawyers.
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NewsConsult judges on devolution, says lord chief justice
Thomas highlights need for Wales-specific mechanism for amending Civil Procedure Rules.
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NewsLawyers escape sanctions in ‘Google tax’ budget
Chancellor promises new measures against tax avoidance and ‘aggressive tax planning’.
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NewsGPs report increase in unresolved legal needs
Survey of 1,000 GPs shows rise in the number of patients they see who would benefit from legal assistance.
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NewsEmbassies appeal employment rulings
Embassies appealed Employment Appeal Tribunal rulings that they did not enjoy diplomatic immunity from claims brought by former employees. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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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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NewsParalegals and outsourcing key to Linklaters turnaround
The firm recorded pre-tax profits of £395m in the 2013/14 year, with the highest-paid member picking up £2.4m.
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NewsOmbudsman unsure of CMC complaint costs
Service also targets accepting complaints about accountants carrying out probate work.
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NewsMedCo should end third-party capture, Grayling tells ABI
Justice secretary gives details of independent medical expert system.
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NewsDyson: miscarriages of justice likely since LASPO
Master of the rolls says litigants in person ‘dry up’ in court.
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NewsLondon mayor ‘should run criminal justice’
City Hall proposals risk ‘postcode lottery’, Law Society warns.
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NewsOutgoing SRA chair backs legal apprenticeships
Charles Plant received a lifetime achievement award from the City of London Law Society.