News – Page 7
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NewsFirms focus on organic growth as M&A appetite declines
Latest bellwether study reveals small firms and sole practitioners to be less bullish than in 2021.
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NewsSolicitors in line of fire in UCL group action
Claimant lawyers accused of being more focused on drumming up business than properly checking claims.
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NewsLaw Society names next board chair
Amerdeep Somal will take up the role in January, succeeding Robert Bourns.
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NewsMerger of elite firms to create 'unique' global giant
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announce plans to combine.
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NewsMcFarlane urges family lawyers to aim for the bench
Family division president highlights need for more deputy district judges and recorders.
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News'Roaming incubator' to nurture lawtech startups
Government-backed LawtechUK announces access to justice drive.
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NewsClass action pioneer predicts settlements
Certified representatives form network to share experiences.
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NewsNeuberger: public arbitration awards worth considering
Former Supreme Court president highlights importance of open justice during London International Disputes Week.
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NewsNewspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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NewsCourt photography ban under review in transparency drive
MoJ asks if 1925 prohibition on cameras and 1981 prohibition on sound recording remain fit for purpose.
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NewsDechert swings the axe with 5% workforce cut
Redundancy process begins in London following a dip in income.
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NewsEmployee-owned Midlands firm expands with first acquisition
Talbots Law announces acquisition of Coventry-based Sarginsons Law.
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NewsRussians net new record as commercial litigants
Number of Ukrainian litigants in commercial courts dropped to zero last year, annual survey finds.
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NewsJoint venture to turn online court vision into reality
LawtechUK proposal for online dispute resolution for small businesses should be running next year.
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NewsUK signs up to Singapore Convention
Measure will 'strengthen the UK’s position as a respected hub for international dispute resolution'.
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NewsOversight regulator calls for evidence on NDA misuse
Legal Services Board to explore the role regulation can play in making sure NDAs 'are only ever used appropriately'.
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NewsStep away from the app, juniors warned
Transatlantic conference hears of the potential perils of client communications via social media.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft 'exploring all options' over claims business
Firm silent on reports it is in talks to sell Claims Solutions Group.
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NewsPartners face hefty tax bill over financial year-end date
Accountancy firm draws attention to HMRC rule that will affect three-quarters of top 500 UK firms.
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NewsCrucial hearing in Mastercard litigation begins
The Competition Appeal Tribunal is set to hear arguments on a complex EU law issue worth billions of pounds.