News – Page 192
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NewsSRA director: we cannot enforce spirit of referral fee ban
Executive director says those wanting a new approach should look to Westminster.
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NewsCall for compulsory pro bono commitment
Attorney general says there are ‘deep philosophical differences’ about pro bono.
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NewsSRA reports 85% success rate for PC renewals
Renewals rate exceeds 2012/13 figure as regulator considers next step.
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NewsOmbudsman gloomy about powers extension
No immediate prospect of taking on complaints about claims management companies.
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NewsFace-to-face meeting with Grayling on legal aid
Practitioner groups invited to discuss reform plans with justice secretary.
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NewsSaga Law aims at ‘gap in the market’
Joint venture between Saga and Parabis Law to begin trading next year.
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NewsAA makes move into legal market with ABS licence
Breakdown specialist will offer its members legal services after they have been involved in an accident.
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NewsCocaine addict solicitor jailed for helping dealers
A Lancashire solicitor who tipped off drug dealers with information about a police investigation has been imprisoned for three years.
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NewsBarristers are watched over like naughty children, says chief
Legal regulation too cumbersome and too expensive, bar chair tells conference.
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NewsOne in three firms at risk, annual snapshot reveals
Squeeze on profit margins puts survival of mid-tier firms in doubt, says big four accountancy firm.
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NewsCosts reform ‘will encourage “have a go” libel culture’
Proposals to protect claimants’ costs could have devastating effect on small publishers, media law firm says.
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NewsAttorney general warns bar against boycotts
The government is prepared to 'look elsewhere' for lawyers to conduct serious cases, Dominic Grieve QC tells barristers.
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NewsPioneering family court on the edge
Drug and alcohol court faces an uncertain future, with its 2014 funding of £600,000 yet to be confirmed.
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NewsPartner: technology can end ‘macho culture’ in law firms
Flexible working environments can ensure that ‘presenteeism’ will not damage well-being, says Eversheds senior partner.
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NewsCo-operative Legal Services announces bar panel
The alternative business structure has increased the size of its bar panel from seven to 20.
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NewsUnpaid work experience a bar to diversity, say young lawyers
The Young Legal Aid Lawyers group has called for the SRA to reinstate the minimum salary for trainees.
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NewsLack of PII puts 153 firms on cessation list
If they fail to secure cover by 29 December they will have to close.
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NewsMinistry tries to stave off VHCC boycott
A statutory instrument implementing 30% fee cuts will be laid tomorrow.
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NewsChancery Lane seeks further changes to legal aid reforms
The Law Society has responded to the government’s second legal aid consultation.
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NewsNumber of law firms dips to new low
Figures suggest long-predicted consolidation has at last begun in earnest.