News – Page 28
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NewsExpect no relaxation in AML regime, solicitors warned
Conference will preview new guidance from legal sector supervisors.
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NewsDWF tells investors to be optimistic despite second lockdown
Listed pioneer upbeat on prospects as it publishes interim results.
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NewsSolicitor will head Cambridge college
Financial regulation specialist Loretta Minghella succeeds Lord Grabiner QC.
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NewsEx-DWF chief re-emerges with in-house legal firm
Andrew Leaitherland starts new business and is appointed chair of existing firm.
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NewsDeloitte Legal announces ‘milestone’ acquisition of London firm
ABS brings on board more than 50 extra lawyers with deal to buy boutique practice Kemp Little.
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NewsMixed fortunes for City as BLM announces 71 job cuts
Other practices push ahead with salary reviews and partner pay-outs.
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News'Modern family' focus for new virtual firm
Online services and flexible operating hours will fill gap left by traditional firms, founders claim.
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NewsPI firm reaches out to insurers with ‘reform ready’ claims system
Minster Law says it will be ready to go from April 2021 with digital claims tool.
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NewsLitigation firm fined £21k for holding funds without instructions
Milberg Ltd allowed more than £3m to improperly pass through client account.
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NewsUnsecured creditors stand to lose £16.5m from Kingly closure
Law firm network was intervened into in August after a rapid period of expansion in recent years.
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NewsClimate change working group seeks solicitor members
Group consisting of a broad representation of the profession will advise Law Society Council.
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NewsParents appearing alone at remote family hearings
Concerns raised about hearings where interim orders are made to remove babies shortly after birth.
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NewsSlater and Gordon puts roles at risk as business continues evolution
Fee earners in the national firm's employment and family departments likely to be affected.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsLinklaters pledges to do better on racial diversity
Magic circle firm's race action plan includes 'aspirational' trainee and partnership targets.
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NewsSolicitors to be balloted on Society Council reforms
AGM backs 12-year term limits and a changed constituency system.
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NewsSEN campaigner is Gazette’s Legal Personality of the Year
First batch of 2020 Law Society Excellence Awards announced at virtual ceremony.
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NewsProfessional services 'overlooked' in trade talks
A bad deal could be worse than no deal for recognition of professional qualifications, peers warn.
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NewsRecovery falters as legal sector revenues slump in August
Official statistics show income down 10.4% on last year.
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NewsSlater and Gordon chief: 'We don't really want to be a law firm'
David Whitmore tells the Gazette that growth will be ‘more strategic’ as technology takes centre stage.