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NewsSociety issues JR proceedings over legal aid cuts
Joe Egan, president, says arbitrary cuts would have a detrimental impact on justice.
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NewsPromotions: Kate Brooks, Katie Taft, Ian Butterworth and Anna Zeeva
Two former trainees are promoted to partner at Ellis Jones.
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NewsFirm to bypass brokers in search for litigation funding
Debenhams Ottaway will invite funders to compete for places on its panel.
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NewsStock market-listed firms no riskier than any other, says SRA chief
Crispin Passmore says he would like to reduce barriers for new entrants to legal profession.
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NewsBristol firm acquired a week after it rescued collapsed neighbour
Gordon Dadds Group makes latest acquisition as part of ongoing expansion.
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Endangered lawyers: Climate of intimidation 're-emerging' in Northern Ireland
Death threats, and abuse on the streets and online, follow hostile press and parliamentary comment.
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NewsEndangered lawyers: Council of Europe body votes on convention
Members of 47-country human rights body meet to vote on whether to draft convention on obligations and rights.
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News'Only solicitors can determine what is a bill' - High Court throws out challenge
Former client retained specialist practice JG Solicitors to contest deductions from her £2,100 RTA damages.
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NewsConveyancer body aims to be 'regulator of choice' for property firms
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says there is a place for an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsQuindell's former auditors fined £750k for misconduct
Auditor failed to obtain appropriate audit evidence or exercise professional scepticism.
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NewsLegal aid available for 'most critical moments', new minister insists
Latest ministerial team answers justice questions for the first time in the House of Commons.
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Regulator to probe emails talking up 'mandatory' CPD requirements
CPD provider says it did not suggest SRA made compulsory demands - and that system needs more clarity.
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NewsHogan Lovells appoints superexam guru
Edward Brown will help with the firm’s ’input into and implementation’ of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
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NewsGovernment sends mixed messages on cold call ban prospects
Widespread support for ban, but minister appears to dodge question on details.
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NewsSociety calls for stronger safeguards to protect detained patients
Vice-president Christina Blacklaws says the Mental Health Act must reflect a change in attitudes and approaches since 1983.
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NewsThousands of military personnel express interest in Lariam claims
Ministry of Defence changed the way it prescribed controversial drug after damning report in 2016.