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NewsTop firms stand by gender pay carve-out
Top firms have defended their decision to exclude partners from mandatory data on gender pay gaps.
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NewsLawyers ‘compromised’ over tribunal cases
The Gazette has learned that a local authority insisted that lawyers win 70% of its special educational needs (SEN) tribunal cases through contractual demands.
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NewsNew patent court in doubt as German challenge looms
IP professionals say that plans to create an EU unified court for patent litigation could be jeopardised if a court challenge is not heard swiftly.
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NewsNews focus: Collision course over PI discount rate
Insurers and claimant personal injury lawyers crave clarity on the discount rate amid a blizzard of accusation and counteraccusation. But they may have to wait a while yet.
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NewsScotland wants its crumbs
The Law Society of Scotland has teamed up with firms and the Scottish government to put the country’s legal services on the map.
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NewsSolicitors not expected to help opposing LiPs
The Supreme Court has said that solicitors should not be expected to flag up procedural mistakes made by litigants in person.
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NewsGreen light for Hawking's NHS judicial review
Judge says case is of sufficient public interest to require a limit on costs liability.
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NewsSociety seeks views on disclosure failures
Chancery Lane says case studies will highlight extent of the problem as MPs begin inquiry.
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NewsProfession calls for properly funded legal aid system after advocacy fee reform
Ministry of Justice publishes revised proposals for work done by criminal advocates, but critics say it's not enough.
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NewsFirm hire: Claire Hamilton
Claire Hamilton joins Vincents Solicitors as head of the Chorley office.
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NewsPro-Brexit lawyers 'less willing' to speak out
Internationalist case for leaving the EU still needs to be made, retired judge tells ‘brains for Brexit’ event.
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NewsEvicted? New housing court which could sideline solicitors
Government is looking at court and tribunal users' experiences, including how long it takes for cases to complete.
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NewsLeading firms boost cash piles by 75% in five years
Top 100's retained earnings amounted to £1.4bn last year, new figures reveal.
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News'That's not cool!' City firm promotes office safe-word
Travers Smith says it is encouraging staff to call out inappropriate language.
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One in 10 law firms ‘significantly’ affected by Brexit - survey
A survey says that just one in 10 law firms is being significantly impacted by Brexit.
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NewsClaimant lawyers hail landmark asbestos risk ruling
Appeal court says case must be remitted to a judge for determination on liability.
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Local authority consortium giant expands advice panel
EM LawShare says six law firms' reappointment highlights its success.