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NewsIBA 2013: US unwilling to discuss ABSs, says insider
IBA 2013: US legal profession under fire for opposition to liberalisation of the market.
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NewsSolicitor Shailesh Vara is new justice minister
Vara worked in City and west London firms, before entering Parliament in 2005.
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NewsUK LLP hit as foreign firms look to compete
Figures show that the net contribution of legal services to the balance of payments deteriorated by over £500m.
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NewsLender seeks to plug costs funding gap for firms
VFS Legal says it wants to plug the gap in the market left by banks and other funders.
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NewsMalaysia set to clear way for foreign law firms
Reforms remove controversial clauses that sought to prohibit ‘fly-in/fly-out’ legal services provided by foreign lawyers.
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Society warns PCT could still be resurrected
Desmond Hudson has urged solicitors not to oppose the amended Ministry of Justice legal aid proposals.
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NewsGlobal law summit to celebrate Magna Carta’s 800 years
The summit in February 2015 will bring together the government, legal professional bodies including the Law Society and business.
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NewsJunior barristers warned they are 'fair game' to political spin
A senior member of the Court of Appeal has called on judges to speak out to protect the independent bar and help dispel ‘misleading myths’ spread about junior barristers.
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NewsCouncils pool resources to take on legal trainees
The South London Legal Partnership, a four-borough shared legal service programme, is expected to save £600,000.
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NewsBoutique media and sports firm closes
PSB Law was established in 2010 to act for clients ranging from high-profile figures to those who found themselves thrust into the media spotlight.
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NewsBaby barristers get keys to public access
Changes to public access rules come into force today, allowing junior barristers to accept work from the public.
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NewsBattle lines drawn over mesothelioma costs
Personal injury sector at loggerheads over liability for mesothelioma claims.
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NewsMinistry extends legal aid consultation
The Ministry of Justice has made the decision following ‘clarification and amendments’ to the paper.
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NewsUS federal courts open for 10 days after shutdown
The US federal courts will remain open until October 15, despite a partial government shutdown.
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NewsDozens seek extra month to find insurance solution
SRA confirms early estimate of firms that failed to meet renewal deadline.
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NewsEnergy giant picks Pinsents as main adviser
E.ON UK moves to fixed-fee deal with Pinsent Masons.
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NewsLord chancellor faces legal aid court action
Application challenges the scope of firm’s legal aid contract on judicial reviews in housing cases.
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NewsCriminal legal aid survey extended by one week
Firms urged to take part in joint Law Society and Ministry of Justice study on the impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsJudicial selection ‘still dominated by men’ - Hale
The deputy president of the Supreme Court calls for more solicitors and women on the bench.