News – Page 182
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NewsCall to review Public Defender Service
The Ministry of Justice is recruiting lawyers to the PDS - as a Liberal Democrat peer describes the service as a waste of money.
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NewsBarnetts enters administration and breaks up business
Four buyers come forward for restructured Southport-based firm.
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NewsFreshfields to remove criminal record box from applications
Magic circle practice claims to be the first law firm to join 'Ban the Box' campaign.
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NewsSRA considers ban on unrated indemnity insurers
Recent problems with unrated insurers force regulator to consider reforms.
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NewsCriminal lawyers consider further protest action
Grayling tells bar chief legal aid cuts are ‘writ in stone’ as practitioners consider next steps.
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NewsChallenge to advocacy quality scheme fails
The court dismissed the judicial review, but said the claimants’ concerns were ‘entirely genuine’.
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NewsOptimism grows as law firm profits continue to rise
Law firms continue to rebuild profitability as the economy recovers, respected annual bellwether shows.
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‘TripAdvisor-style’ legal rating site goes live
RatedSolicitors.com enables the public to search for firms and solicitors according to their specialism and location.
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News‘Final reminder’ on diversity survey
Those that miss the 31 January deadline have been warned they could face disciplinary action which could include fines.
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NewsFirms ‘must question origin of foreign clients’ funds’
Former employer of Sergei Magnitsky says UK has become a haven for money launderers.
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Will-writing code published
Release follows the government’s refusal last year to regulate the work.
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NewsHigh street cull as 136 firms disappear
The SRA has published names of firms that did not obtain indemnity insurance.
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NewsFacebook not covered by anonymity order
Section 39 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 does not apply to social media site.
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NewsFamily courts told to publish more judgments
Judgments will be available to the public and media, under guidance issued by the head of the Family Division.
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NewsRise in partner numbers points to upturn
Figures show an overall net increase of 2,795 partnership posts.
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NewsMoJ confirms plans for medical whiplash panels
Working group set to meet from next month to finalise proposals.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency delays rollout of online working
National use of the digital system for civil cases has been put back from 20 January to allow for ’technical improvements’.
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NewsLay magistrate numbers continue to fall
Charity says it is unclear why magistrate numbers have gone down while district judge numbers have gone up.
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Simmons & Simmons top law firm on gay-friendly list
Charity Stonewall includes 10 law firms in annual list of top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff.