News – Page 52
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NewsLocal authority ABS under spotlight over £1m overdraft
Northamptonshire County Council says the overdraft facility is still required by LGSS Law Ltd.
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NewsJailed paedophile barrister removed from profession
John Guess was a former lawyer for the Welsh government.
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NewsBaker McKenzie to target better BAME representation
International firm says black, asian and minority ethnic representation ’thins out at the most senior levels’.
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NewsLand Registry prepares to publish conveyancers' error rates
More than 3,000 requisitions sent every day after customers omit or supply inaccurate information.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to view applicants' bank accounts
Agency reveals it has been testing open banking technology as part of efforts to keep up with digital expectations.
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NewsProfits down 20% at PI firm as 'transition' costs bite
NAHL says figures have also been affected by the cost of setting up a new law firm.
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NewsConveyancers 'too close' to developers, MPs claim
Select committee told that some developer-recommended solicitors failed to advise buyers of onerous lease terms.
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NewsDublin steps up 'centre of legal excellence' campaign
Legal sector chiefs attend to St Patrick’s Day events in US to promote Irish courts as a global forum.
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NewsPartnerships bounce back with 307 net additions in last year
A total of 4,594 lawyers became partners in 2017/18, the fourth consecutive year of growth.
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NewsLegal aid lawyers offered money to pilot flexible court hours
Early and late court sittings will be piloted for six months in Manchester and Brentford, west London.
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NewsForensics shortfalls and legal aid rates jeopardising trials
Forensic Science Regulator wants funding system changed to raise standards.
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NewsDWF shares edge up as law firm makes FTSE history
Share offering is the most ambitious yet in the legal sector.
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NewsGovernment gets the ball rolling on criminal legal aid review
Ministry of Justice says it wants reforms to fairly pay for work done and limit perverse incentives.
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NewsFirm fined record £124,000 for sending millions of misleading letters
SRA-regulated PPI specialist Findmyclaims says it has changed its marketing methods and quality controls.
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NewsRevealed: Ince collapsed after partners declined £8.5m bail-out
Administrators of City firm say financial position was ‘unmanageable’ by January amid heightened risk of SRA intervention.
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NewsCivil service union secures 10% pay hike for prosecutors
Staff can be required to work between 7am to 7pm under the two-year deal.
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NewsLinklaters achieves 20% female partnership for first time
Firm has revealed details of latest round of promotions.
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NewsDWF set to raise £95m from stock market listing
Members set to be paid £19m from net proceeds of IPO.
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NewsNew firm taps soaring demand from lawyers for advice on regulatory maze
Bennett Briegal says instructions from lawyers have increased as rules become more complex.
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NewsInternational Women's Day: is partnership a postcode lottery?
Thousands of women lawyers reveal what is holding them back at work in landmark Law Society research. One factor is where they live.