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New proposals for QC hopefuls could disadvantage women, Bar Council says
Barristers’ representative body differs with Law Society on ‘all significant cases’ requirement.
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NewsGovernment consults on 'death by dangerous cycling' law
Views sought on legislation ’to achieve consistency between cyclists and drivers’.
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NewsFirm hire: Amie Dee joins Royds Withy King
National firm Royds Withy King has strengthened its London high street retail practice with the appointment of property lawyer Amie Dee. Amie Dee Dee brings to the team extensive experience of acting for retail landlords and tenants on a wide range of issues including acquisitions and disposals ...
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NewsAI 'has a long way to go' before it threatens interpreters' jobs
Company tasked with providing courtroom services is expanding.
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NewsTribute: Sheila Donn
Family lawyer noted for her compassion, hard work and fearless dedication to her clients.
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NewsFirm hires: Fraser Brown expands in Lincoln
Fraser Brown Solicitors, which opened its Lincoln office on Kingsley Office Park in June, has expanded its conveyancing team in the city by three. Anna Fussey, who has more than eight years of experience in the residential property sector, joins the firm as a residential conveyancing solicitor. She will be ...
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NewsWish you weren't here? SDT offering virtual tour
SDT website allows users to step inside the tribunal, from reception all the way to the hearing room.
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NewsQASA approaches black hole of no return
Solicitors Regulation Authority yet to officially abandon plans for quality assurance scheme.
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NewsStewarts partners suffer 30% profit drop
Overall profit down 22% while profit per partner down 30%.
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NewsHigh Court: Gauke breached principle of judicial independence
Parole board appointments are too short and too precarious.
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NewsLeaked email was a 'cloak' to lay off lawyer claiming discrimination
Tribunal appeal also rules on privilege relating to overheard conversation in pub.
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NewsLosses and job cuts: PI firm's collapse highlights LASPO survival struggle
Nesbit Law Group's headcount fell from 95 across 13 offices in April 2013 to 24 in four offices just three years later.
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News'Hopelessly ambiguous': US judge rules for London arbitration over Florida
Dispute over location for arbitration in shipping case highlights importance of clarity when drafting contracts.
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NewsPromotion: Linda Bridge at Carbon Law Partners
Linda Bridge has been appointed as head of business growth at Cardiff-based firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP). She will lead Carbon’s newly created business growth division, encompassing talent and client acquisition, as well as brand and communications. She will also be responsible for spearheading the firm’s next phase of expansion. ...
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NewsMoJ urged to break DBA deadlock in LASPO review
Call comes following concern about the limited take-up of a change meant to increase access to justice.
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NewsOffice move: Harper James acquires new premises
National commercial law firm Harper James Solicitors has acquired new premises in Birmingham’s Colmore Business District. The move will accommodate the firm’s rapidly expanding multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, creating ‘agile hot-desking space’ for employees based locally and those visiting from across the UK. Harper James Solicitors Left to ...
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NewsCourts to test fast-track entry for lawyers
Government begins pilot scheme allowing accredited professionals to bypass security queues.
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NewsWeightmans profit slips after 'year of investment'
Net profit and profit per partner down 6% despite revenue rise.
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News'It's not fair on you to continue' - judge kills off LiP's epic claim
Court had told claimant in March it would not indulge his unrepresented status.
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NewsModern slavery charges rise by 27% - CPS
However report shows number of convictions only marginally up on last year, and down on 2015/16.