News – Page 20
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NewsSolicitor struck off for dishonest evidence opens appeal
London practitioner was found to have ‘knowingly given untrue evidence’ in a High Court claim.
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NewsBarrister disbarred after sexual assault conviction
Bristol practitioner asked 'Person A' to lie about events that took place in the early hours of the morning.
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NewsPro bono week turns 20
The focus is on the future as well as the past as Pro Bono Week celebrates its 20th anniversary from Monday.
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NewsSiblings appeal strike-off over property scheme advice
Former solicitors were found to have protected their own financial interests over their clients’.
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NewsHogan Lovells wins partial victory in conflict claim
Ukrainian businessman is suing the international firm for alleged breaches of duty.
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NewsEmails intercepted in £640,000 conveyancing fraud
Law Society, National Economic Crime Centre and National Crime Agency unveil anti-scam campaign.
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NewsSmall businesses are crying out for lawtech, government-backed initiative claims
Report by LawtechUK and Legal Services Board says many SMEs do not know when or whether to involve lawyers.
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NewsGovernment tight-lipped on legal aid reforms despite inquiry report
Justice minister praises cross-party commission's 'brilliant effort' on examining sustainability issues.
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NewsRebranded council ABS 'not trying to compete with private practice'
Executive director explains why local authority firm changed its name and how it wants to be seen within the profession.
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News'Female-friendly' firm signs menopause pledge
Kingsley Napley one of two law firms so far to join campaign.
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NewsTop 200 firms in advanced talks to merge from next year
Merger would create a business with a staff of more than 500.
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NewsThe old normal? Official stats reveal summer dip
Legal sector turnover fell as expected in August - but was well ahead of the previous year.
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NewsFormer legal aid minister considered City levy
Solicitor-general Alex Chalk QC MP says he thought about the idea last year.
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NewsListed company enters lawtech market with £54m acquisition
VinciWorks, which claims system is used by 60 of top-100 firms, becomes part of Marlowe plc.
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NewsSolicitors to advise police suspects in person under revised Covid-19 protocol
Remote hearings will be allowed under exceptional cirumstances.
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NewsTalbots hires accountant CEO to drive growth
Midlands firm aims to capitalise on a record year with five-year acquisition strategy.
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NewsLaw Society chief announces departure
Paul Tennant to take helm of housing charity after five years at Chancery Lane.
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NewsCriminal legal aid sector continues to shrink
Law Society says there may not be enough providers in 15 years' time.
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NewsGLD struggling to demonstrate legal service value
Risks listed in 2021/22 business plan include inability to recruit and retain diverse people.
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News'Shattered' legal aid practitioners not claiming new fee
Remuneration introduced last year for time spent considering unused material.