News – Page 179
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NewsMinster Law posted loss ahead of buyout
Yorkshire firm absorbs financial setback to reinvest in business and restructure debts.
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NewsFormer Connect2Law chief to lead new franchise
Business model will seek to repeat successes of Pannone division.
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NewsLondon barrister disbarred
Rabi Sukul was found to have intentionally misled his client by drafting false grounds of appeal against conviction.
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Planning court to fast-track disputes
A property court will be established this summer with specialist judges to fast-track 400 cases a year.
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NewsNumber of in-house solicitors has doubled since 2000
In-house solicitors represent 18% of the profession, according to SRA survey.
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NewsNorth-east firm goes into administration
SRA working with Gateshead firm on ‘orderly wind-down’.
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NewsGrayling to meet criminal solicitors again on legal aid
Meeting secured by the Law Society will take place next Tuesday.
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NewsSociety concerned at ombudsman’s empire-building
Representative body also fights back against claims the profession has been resistant to change.
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NewsSRA warning after directory lists ‘fraudulent’ firms
Names of former partners and staff members at genuine firm used in connection with online list.
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NewsClaimants slapped with costs as QASA appeal refused
The High Court has rejected the application to appeal the judgment in the unsuccessful QASA judicial review
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NewsBanks’ legal liabilities rise to £9bn
Banks now make up 37% of the total legal provisions for companies in the FTSE 100.
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Jersey-based firm splits after private equity deal
Ogier Legal to continue with almost 200 lawyers on board.
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NewsOne in five firms missed diversity data deadline
More than 20% of practices did not submit information by 31 January, but are unlikely to face immediate punishment.
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NewsVHCC cases jeopardised by fee cuts
They are in addition to a £4.5m fraud trial disrupted at Southwark, reported by the Gazette last week.
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NewsWomen in leadership a ‘priority’ at City law firm
‘Women are under-represented in all sectors at senior levels,’ says incoming joint chief executive.
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McKenzie friends ‘valuable’ in court
Recent legal aid cuts have added to the emerging presence of paid advisers to litigants in person.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell earned and borrowed more in 2013
Accounts show turnover and profit increasing at Yorkshire-based firm.
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NewsAccountancy giant enters legal market with ABS status
PwC Legal will become a seperate entity within PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Minster Law owner makes deal with insurance firm
Five-tear agreement with Towergate to handle claims for thousands of customers.