All News articles – Page 600
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NewsBT offers panel diversity prize
Telecoms giant guarantees automatic renewal for firm with best diversity and inclusion record.
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NewsTaking isolation on the chin
Several staff members at Slater and Gordon have participated in an ‘isolation beards’ group.
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: City office moves halted
Planned office relocations disrupted by coronavirus as firms try to conserve cash and construction projects delayed.
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NewsLegal services profits soar as Co-op claims UK market lead
Business 'well placed' to deal with current challenges.
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NewsExpanding law group buys Yorkshire ABS from LegalZoom
Metamorph Group says it can become one of the leading private client firms in England.
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NewsFirm concerned by London 'blindspot' over court safety
Judge reportedly refused duty solicitor's application regarding defendant and gave case to someone else.
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NewsProbate researchers 'flouting lockdown rules by visiting heirs'
At least one outfit is visiting potential beneficiaries in person, association claims.
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NewsDWF secures extra credit to ride out lockdown
Banking covenants also eased at stockmarket-listed firm.
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NewsSRA relaxes rules to ensure trainees qualify on time
Junior lawyers can apply to defer the professional skills course for 12 months because of coronavirus.
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NewsCouncils move to ditch adult social care duties
One of the Coronavirus Act’s most controversial measures ‘switched on’ by at least six English local authorities.
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NewsEast Anglia heavyweight goes international with merger
Birketts announces merger with boutique firm, while neighours Ellisons also has merger news.
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NewsJudiciary sets up working party to bring back jury trials
Law Society and other representative bodies will help senior judges explore options.
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NewsOnline fraudsters target lawyers working from home
Lawyers working in unfamiliar circumstances may be more prone to letting their guard drop.
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NewsSociety urges chancellor to bail out struggling solicitors
Extension of self-employed support scheme among measures called for by Chancery Lane.
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NewsBar watchdog predicts income boost from surge in students
Regulator expects income from examination fees to rise by 63% this financial year.
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NewsCrisis could put diversity drive into reverse, says Bar Council
Study shows that barristers from diverse backgrounds are worst affected by the pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus truce extended between claimant lawyers and insurers
Hundreds of firms have agreed to commit to protocol aimed at preventing game playing during crisis.
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NewsMcFarlane adjourns family proceedings as unsuitable to be heard remotely
Family chief says postage stamp images on screen are poor substitute for seeing parent in court.
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NewsEx-Coops boss fined £20,000 over Asons transfer
SRA decision is latest in a string of financial and regulatory issues connected to Bolton firm.