All News articles – Page 1242
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NewsAll in a flap over birds
After the over-the-top coverage enjoyed by the ‘barrister hottie’ rankings last month
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NewsMagic circle ‘must adapt to changes’
Magic circle firms must innovate to adapt to a permanently changed legal market, warns Baring GC
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NewsPII insurers cut back cover for 2013 renewal
Two major professional indemnity insurers are making significant cuts to their books
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New associate: Michael Wolstencroft at Roberts Jackson Solicitors
Michael Wolstencroft is now Associate at Roberts Jackson Solicitors
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NewsHigh Court refers firm to SRA after contempt ruling
The High Court has referred an east London firm to the Solicitors Regulation Authority after finding its senior partner in contempt of court.
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NewsJacoby & Meyers makes inroads into Europe
Pioneering US firm Jacoby & Meyers has announced plans for a joint venture with a UK firm as it expands its operation into the European market.
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Firm hires: Jason Connolly at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Jason Connolly is now a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment.
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New associate: Gareth Roberts at Acuity Legal Limited
Gareth Roberts is now Associate at Acuity Legal Limited.
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Accountancy giants consider ABS moves
Two of the UK’s major accountancy firms are considering applications to become providers of regulated legal services.
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QualitySolicitors leaves WH Smith stores
Legal access points for QualitySolicitors are disappearing from WH Smith stores across the country at the end of a two-year tie-up.
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NewsLSB approves new rules for conveyancing referral fees
The Legal Services Board has granted an application by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to alter the rules on referral arrangements in conveyancing work.
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NewsDPP to review ‘predatory’ abuse case
The director of public prosecutions today started a review into a case in which a 13-year-old sexual abuse victim was described as ‘predatory’ by a prosecutor
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NewsList of approved judges for child abuse cases
Rules governing how serious sex cases and proceedings involving vulnerable witnesses are heard will be tightened up.
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NewsSociety defends ad campaign following complaints to ASA
The Law Society has said it is confident its latest advertising campaign will be given the all-clear by regulators.
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Scepticism in partner hires leads to record drop
Scepticism in the value created by partner hires has led to a record fall in the number of recruits during the first half of 2013, according to research.
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Criminal defence firm closes its doors
A leading criminal defence firm has applied to go into voluntary administration, sparking fears that other firms will follow suit.
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Partner hire: Martin Brown at CMS Cameron McKenna
Martin Brown is now a Partner in the Banking and International Finance team at CMS Cameron McKenna
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New partner: Jonathan Fletcher Rogers at Abbiss Cadres LLP
Jonathan Fletcher Rogers is now Compensation and Benefits Partner at Abbiss Cadres LLP
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Instructions rise at Countrywide
Instructions and profits rose at one of the country’s largest volume conveyancers over the last six months, according to its interim financial report published today.
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Debt judgments fall as businesses invest less
The number of businesses facing debt judgments fell in the first half of 2013, as a lack of business confidence suppressed borrowing, according government figures.