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International firms step up social mobility efforts
‘Contextual’ recruitment tool allows firms to identify potential bias in their selection process.
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NewsDyson: law change may be needed to fill civil legal aid gap
Master of the rolls suggests public funding for cross-examination in certain civil cases, after overturning an order for government to cover LIP’s legal costs.
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NewsEx-bouncer McKenzie friend banned after calling lawyer a ‘lying slag’
Nigel Baggaley found to have sworn at court staff and threatened opponents.
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NewsPartner made up: Moore Blatch
Firm has promoted property lawyer George Gilpin to partner at its Richmond office.
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NewsTop-100 firms will merge to create £75m practice
Shakespeares and SGH Martineau have confirmed they will merge on 15 June.
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NewsMoJ stands firm over judicial pension legal challenge
Department confirms that legal action has been started against reforms.
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NewsGood times roll on in City as trainee salaries hit £42k
Magic circle firm has also boosted the pay of newly qualifieds and associates by an average of 7.5%.
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Ex-partner, 53, to allege age discrimination against former firm
Top-100 firm confirms it will defend its positition at employment tribunal.
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NewsClaimant costs should fund legal aid, says Society
Submission to new government proposes measures to assure ‘affordable access to legal advice’.
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NewsLawyers drafted in to manage charity after inquiry
Charity Commission says Legal Action has not complied with orders for transparency.
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NewsLegal Charities Garden Party
This year the fundraising event will be held on Wednesday 10 June from 6-8pm.
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NewsWebsite organises crowdfunding for ‘public interest’ litigation
CrowdJustice aims to generate funds for cases that ‘capture the public imagination’.
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NewsFreshfields hires Aviva ‘transformer’ for Manchester move
The legal and services business centre in Manchester will open in the second half of 2015 in a move expected to involve job losses.
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NewsHogan Lovells hikes wages to match Slaughters
City firm bumps up pay for newly qualified lawyers by 7.5% to £70,000.
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NewsLegal background is ticket to seat in new parliament
Almost one-fifth of members have either studied or practised law.
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NewsForex fines likely to trigger further litigation against banks
Commercial lawyers said guilty pleas by four major banks for rigging the forex market could make it easier for further claims.
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NewsCriminal bar votes overwhelmingly for direct action
Criminal Bar Association asked its 4,000 members if they supported action over new duty provider scheme.
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NewsWhiplash panel entry rules ‘anti-competitive’
MedCo seeking advice on eligibility criteria after biggest providers register multiple applications.
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NewsPEP tops £500k at Dentons’ UKMEA practice
Global firm releases bullish annual results, with net profit up 18%.
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NewsPromotion: Rebecca Leask
Harrison Clark Rickerbys promotes Rebecca from senior associate to partner.