News – Page 127
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NewsLobby group calls for regulation of third-party litigation funding
The Justice Not Profit campaign, backed by the US Chamber of Commerce, says the industry has ‘outgrown self-regulation’.
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NewsPII proposals could damage profession, City warns
Plans to reduce the minimum level of indemnity insurance cover would have only a ‘downside risk’, City of London Law Society said.
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NewsPolice called in standoff over LLP ownership
High Court judgment backs SRA in claim involving wrongly intervened firm.
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NewsPromote unbundled legal services, LSB tells firms
Super-regulator and watchdog say unbundling 'a natural response' to cuts in public funding.
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NewsClyde & Co puts down roots in Scotland
International firm to merge with national practice Simpson & Marwick.
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NewsCPS under pressure but not near collapse, says attorney general
Jeremy Wright QC tells MPs the prosecution service is coping well with the challenges it faces.
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NewsCourt fee rises hitting small businesses – Law Society
‘Wrong in principle’ for courts to make a profit for the government.
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NewsTrowers expands through south-west merger
Deal with Devon practice Stones creates 800-strong practice with £85m turnover.
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NewsPinsents to give bonuses for ‘excellent’ client service
Lawyers at the international firm will be receive up to £10,000 for client engagement and innovation.
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NewsCity firms losing partners over retirement
Some partners hide retirement plans, while some firms are reluctant to risk confrontation by pressing partners on the issue, study finds.
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NewsFirms face up to legal aid ‘limbo’
Leeds firm turns to technology with MoJ tenders outcome still unannounced.
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NewsFight to save England’s busiest doomed court
Chichester Combined Court is set for closure despite a 78% usage rate during 2014/15.
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Solicitor-advocates come under judicial fire in Scotland
Appeal court judge warns of conflict when a solicitor ‘instructs’ their own senior partner.
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NewsIn-house service reflects workforce ‘shift’
Addleshaw Goddard is the latest firm to establish a contract lawyer offering.
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NewsM&A boom continues to spur growth among top law firms
Average fee income at top-100 firms rose 6.8% in the first quarter of 2015-16, according to a regular industry survey.
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NewsFirm referred to SRA for ‘undermining immigration process’
Upper tribunal judges lambast Manchester firm’s ‘deliberate disregard’ for duties to the court.
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NewsSRA puts back decision on client account alternative
Regulator defers decision until a wider consultation on changes to the accounts rules.
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NewsLinklaters to allow e-signatures on legal documents
New technology will enable clients to sign documents via their smartphones, tablets or desktops.
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NewsFirm sorry for partner’s ‘misogynistic’ LinkedIn email
Charlotte Proudman complained after being sent a message complimenting her ‘stunning picture’.
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NewsMore firms report strong trainee retention rates
Majority of latest newly qualified solicitors will be based in London.