News – Page 66
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NewsOnline hearings for social security appeals this autumn
Remote online hearings of social security appeals at the First Tier tribunal will begin this autumn in the next phase of courts modernisation, the senior president of tribunals has revealed. In a speech to the Administrative Law Bar Association published by the judiciary today, The Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder ...
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NewsBig Four firm buys services 'disruptor' Riverview
Acquisition means EY Law now has 2,200 legal practitioners.
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NewsWhitehall to offer commercial career path to trainees
Initiative to tackle skills shortage caused by gap in earnings between Government Legal Department and the City.
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NewsHFW hails strong year at international offices as profits rise
City firm says US tie-up and international mergers contributed to success.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards shortlist revealed
Awards recognise commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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NewsTrainees ask for more support as retention season begins
More than 70% say firms should offer support including CV and interview preparation.
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News'Court of the blockchain' plan for Dubai
Taskforce to apply advanced encryption technology to verifying court judgments.
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NewsClifford Chance posts lower retention score
Magic circle firms open the autumn retention reporting season.
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NewsComplaints about barristers on the rise
Regulator also reveals efforts to warn of McKenzie friend dangers.
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NewsFirm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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NewsBurford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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NewsSRA names new non-solicitor chair
Anna Bradley, a former chief executive of the National Consumer Council, succeeds Enid Rowlands in January.
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NewsBeware of cyber attacks from hostile nations, spy agency tells law firms
National Cyber Security Centre says that 60% of practices reported 'information security incidents’ last year.
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NewsAdministrators appointed at award-winning personal injury firm
Nesbit Law Group had enjoyed a successful period in the days before fixed costs were slashed.
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NewsListed CMC's share price drops as it signals 'modestly lower' profits
National Accident Helpline remains positive about outlook and planning for third law firm tie-up.
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NewsSolicitors 'lost clients and suffered unmitigated damage' supporting bar boycott
Criminal Law Solicitors' Association vice-chair says unity over legal aid fee cuts helped to achieve the impossible.
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NewsSFO arrest warrant as ENRC privilege ruling awaited
Three-day battle over privilege concluded earlier this month.
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NewsEx-Society president spearheads scheme to provide 'virtual' help to vulnerable
The Jeanie Project is hoping to raise £7,500 to pilot scheme with food banks and community groups.
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News'More law firm donations' needed to save pioneering drug court scheme
Manchester boutique praised for committing £37,000 over three years to save FDAC National Unit.