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AML supervisor? Give us the job, LSB tells Treasury
Responsibility for holistic supervisory regime should go to the existing super-regulator, LSB says in consultation response.
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First legal ‘unicorn’ in $552m funding deal
Pogust Goodhead announces litigation funding partnership with US hedge fund Gramercy.
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One fifth of judgments missing from national database
Study of Find Case Law database reveals many family judgments appearing late - or not at all.
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Scotland sees second major law firm tie-up in a week
Irwin Mitchell announces investment north of the border following 'Big Four' development.
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'Danger to the public': solicitor struck off over 'threatening' emails
Tribunal says tenor and language used in communications to client were inappropriate.
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Society creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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Firms expect shrinking profit margins - but remain optimistic
Author of NatWest benchmarking report says small to medium sized practices will have to work hard to keep profits up.
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New sanctions regime criminalising legal advice, City warns
UK legal services sanctions 'significantly more onerous' than those of the US and EU, law society says.
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US probes impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice
American Bar Association taskforce will probe the risks, opportunities and governance of emerging technology.
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Axiom may be ‘unable to continue in its current format’
Firm not taking new instructions following suspension of three partners earlier this month.
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Credit hire and claims business posts 11% profits rise
Anexo earnings boosted by agreement in VW emissions case, interim results state.
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Chancery Lane reveals legal heroes shortlist
Nominees picked for making a ’lasting, tangible difference to society and bringing distinction to the profession’.
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Law Society names president for 200th anniversary year
North Wales solicitor Mark Evans will take office as deputy vice president in October.
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Super-regulator backs campaign for higher penalties
LSB has been 'concerned for some time' about the SRA's lack of effective fining powers.
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Wye Valley firm absorbs conveyancing practice
Gwyn James Solicitors announces merger with Dean Conveyancing.
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New coalition seeks to drive e-conveyancing
Digital Property Market Steering Group represents government agencies, legal professional bodies and business.
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Society calls for 10% boost in trainee minimum
Aspiring solicitors should be paid at least £23,122 outside London and £26,068 in the capital, Chancery Lane recommends.
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PEP and turnover flat at Travers Smith
Results reflect resilience in a year of market disruption, managing partner insists.
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Solicitor who swore at counsel should be named, judge rules
‘AB/X’ is accused of breaching the code of conduct at abandoned costs hearing.