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Bar chief speaks out on ‘self-selecting’ meetings
Executives at the Criminal Bar Association meet tomorrow to discuss the strength of opposition to the government’s legal aid reforms.
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NewsSRA proposes solution for firms offering consumer credit
Regulator offers a way around threat of dual regulation.
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NewsWill Aid apologises to solicitors for Co-op offer
Charity says sorry for any offence caused to individuals and firms by special promotion.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency denies warning solicitors against direct action
The agency said that ‘if appropriate’ contract managers may remind practitioners of contractual responsibilities as part of routine calls.
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News75% spike in appeal court delays blamed on resources
Court staff were given fresh guidance at the start of this year to avoid adjourning cases.
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NewsTop firms wary of Gove’s ‘richest pay’ plan
Justice secretary Michael Gove is considering both mandatory pro bono work and a financial levy on City lawyers.
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Tuckers goes online direct to advocates
Legal aid giant creates internet service, saying it makes it easier for solicitors to instruct advocates directly.
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Hewitsons leads merger flurry
Firms’ appetite for consolidation has shown little sign of abating, with three deals announced in the past month.
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NewsLegal aid protest momentum builds as big firms support action
Lawyers across England and Wales meet on Monday to decide whether they will forgo work in protest against legal aid cuts.
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NewsHundreds of investors seek compensation from Quindell
Firm says it has been contacted by more than 500 Quindell investors who have expressed interest in pursuing a claim.
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NewsSlater and Gordon share price plummets after Quindell FCA probe
Australian firm seeks to ease investors’ concerns with a fresh statement.
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NewsLegal privilege ‘inviolable’, MPs told in snooping debate
The Law Society and Bar Council assert importance of legal privilege ahead of a parliamentary debate on investigatory powers.
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NewsMerseyside barristers and solicitors back direct action
Barristers and solicitors in Merseyside unite in opposition to legal aid cuts due to be implemented next week.
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NewsWhitehall opens vacancies to chartered legal executives
The move follows a review into the Government Legal Department’s recruitment practices
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NewsLeveson proposes online sentencing
Head of Queen’s Bench Division says ‘very large bulk’ of low-level work could be resolved without court hearings.
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NewsFCA investigates Quindell over historic accounts
Company shares suspended until 2014 financial report is quantified.
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NewsSomali claims-farmer rebuked for PI compensation boast
Advertising Standards Authority says it is 'concerned by the lack of response' from 'accidentinjuryclaim.so'.
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NewsClyde & Co reports 10% PEP rise
International firm notes particularly strong performance in the UK.
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NewsWe cannot fight solicitors’ battles for you – bar
Criminal Bar Association responds to criticism after its decision not to pursue direct action over legal aid contracts.
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NewsLegal aid ballot extended as opposition to CBA retreat grows
Ballot inviting lawyers to refuse work in protest at cuts to legal aid has been extended to Thursday in light of the bar’s decision not to take direct action.