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NewsPan-European sales law clears parliamentary hurdle
The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee has voted in favour of an amended version of the Common European Sales Law.
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NewsCountry gents set up first membership ABS
Landowners’ group likely to be first of several members’ organisations to offer legal services.
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NewsE-billing could save you 10% of legal spending, GCs told
In-house lawyers could slash their spending on external advice by implementing new technology.
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NewsLib Dems call for halt to legal aid reforms
Members at conference voted to oppose further cuts if they are made without being properly trialled.
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NewsFreed Sotoudeh promises to continue human rights work
Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh said she will continue to campaign for ‘a proper judicial system’ in Iran.
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NewsMarket needs more lawyers, says super-regulator
The Legal Services Board says there is no evidence of an oversupply.
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NewsSRA survey exposes 1,200 firms in financial difficulty
Regulator set to increase supervision in bid to see off expensive interventions.
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NewsCobbetts clear-up fees revealed
An administrator’s report has laid out who made what from the Cobbetts collapse.
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NewsCPS spends £1.1m on two 'golden goodbyes'
The Crown Prosecution Service has handed out £1.1m in pay-offs to two former employees.
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News£37m legal bill for NHS computer scheme
Legal costs of winding up the NHS in England’s computerisation scheme have topped £37m.
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NewsSlater & Gordon unveils £1m campaign
Australian firm sets sights on UK market after series of acquisitions.
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Joseph Sutton Solicitors opens new Canary Wharf office
Joseph Sutton Solicitors, a specialist employment law firm, today announced it is opening a second office, in Canary Wharf, London, to better meet the needs of its growing client base, particularly within the financial and banking sectors. ‘The addition of our Canary Wharf office will allow us to continue to ...
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NewsBangladesh accused of running a 'political show trial'
Lawyers condemn war crimes court after death sentence.
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NewsUK outstrips the rest of Europe in legal vacancies growth
The number of job advertisements for legal professionals rose 15% in the second quarter of this year, a recruiter says.
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NewsBar calls for a ‘college of regulators’ - and no Legal Services Board
The Bar Standards Board and Bar Council have added their voices to calls for the Legal Services Board to be scrapped.
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NewsFinalists announced after record entry in excellence awards
The Law Society Excellence Awards 2013 showcase the brightest legal talent in England and Wales.
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NewsJudge rules defendant cannot give evidence wearing niqab
A Muslim woman can wear a niqaab during her trial, but must remove it is she gives evidence.
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NewsCapita enters legal services market with Optima acquisition
The business services giant Capita has applied for a licence to become an alternative business structure.
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NewsSRA promises 'significant' improvements to PC renewal
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has set a deadline of 31 October for the 2013 practising certificate renewals.
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NewsWhen smiling is really not welcome
SRA board members debate what message the regulator wants to send out to consumers.