News – Page 12
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NewsMagic circle firm to welcome solicitor apprentices
Linklaters says traditional route to a legal career is out of reach for many talented students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
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NewsLegal sector revenues still growing, City reports
Top 100 law firms have grown by almost 50% in the past decade.
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NewsSRA wants statutory designation to encourage reporting of SLAPPs
Regulator reveals that it is investigating 29 cases brought by 17 firms.
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NewsSRA gets £120,000 grant for work on IT-enabled dispute resolution
Project will 'support people in resolving their legal issues without having to use the courts'.
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NewsPublic scepticism about class actions still high in the UK, survey reports
One fifth of respondents would opt out of a claim rather than let a litigation funder profit from success.
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NewsCrypto fraud victim wins information order against overseas exchanges
Ruling is the first following the 'disclosure gateway' change to Civil Procedure Rules.
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NewsSociety welcomes Switzerland travel deal
Lawyers and other professionals can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without a short-stay permit.
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NewsEviction 'an exciting opportunity' says SDT
Statement clarifies reasons for departure from London headquarters.
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NewsConveyancing regulator freezes practising fees
Chief executive says regulator's job is to fully understand the pressures firms face.
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NewsPhishers forge SRA chair Bradley’s email
Gazette journalists among recipients of 'malicious email' seeking login details.
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NewsLaw firms 'wait it out' as profitability slides
Global demand for legal services slips as operating expenses soar.
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NewsCharity specialist absorbs Hall & Birtles
Counterculture Partnership announces merger with North Yorkshire firm.
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NewsCPRC to give ‘early notice’ of fixed costs rules
Changes will see fixed recoverable costs extended to nearly all money claims worth up to £100,000.
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NewsNew powers for forensic science regulator by end of March
Statutory code will create 'the ultimate power of prohibition'.
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NewsSRA reported £149m of ‘suspicious activity’ last year
Chair Anna Bradley says regulator 'significantly increased' resources dedicated to preventing and detecting money laundering.
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NewsNon party applying for copy of court order can keep anonymity
Litigant had sought applicant's personal details to support charges of alleged harassment.
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News'Ping your lawyer' app expands into commercial property
Specialist business firm communicates with clients via LawBite digital platform.
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News120-year wait for judiciary to be fully representative - Society
Government urged to address 'structural barriers' holding back talented candidates.
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NewsPrivate equity-backed business snaps up Farleys
London-based Blixt Group entered the legal market last year through Lawfront subsidiary.
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NewsSolicitor judge Johnson appointed to JAC
Former Herbert Smith Freehills partner becomes one of six judicial commissioners.