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Resident judge initiates 'Plan B' remote hearings to reduce footfall
Canterbury Crown Court announces update as London courts - and Law Society headquarters - open as normal.
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Solicitors recognised in New Year Honours
Founder of Black Solicitors Network receives OBE in list which also includes a former Law Society president.
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Furloughs and freezes: latest
Big names continue to freeze pay and place employees on leave of absence.
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Furloughs and freezes: big names react to crisis
Law firms across the country have furloughed staff, cut salaries and suspended partner payouts.
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‘Virtual prosecco’: Law firms adjust to Covid-19 crisis
Remote working becomes commonplace overnight, and firms use platforms such as Skype and WhatsApp to stay in touch.
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Budget 2020: AML levy to go ahead
Justice system to benefit from 'biggest programme of public investment ever'.
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Chancery Lane fire: Law Society building closed today
Road closures lifted after weekend fire which devastated some Society offices.
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Law Society HQ hit by fire but historic parts survive intact
Disaster recovery plans activated as overnight blaze causes evacuation of Chancery Lane during Junior Lawyers Division event.
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Beckwith: Freshfields partner resigns as SDT fines him £35,000
Ryan Beckwith was accused of sexual misconduct involving a junior female colleague.
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New Year honours: profession recognised for achievements
Former Law Society president Robert Heslett receives CBE for services to access to justice.
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Budget: no end to austerity for justice
Chancellor announces £300m reduction in MoJ’s day-to-day spending and a six-fold cut in capital budget.
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Legal figures on Queen's Birthday Honours List
Solicitor Sonya Bedford receives MBE for services to community energy.
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Sixth lord chancellor in six years as Lidington moves on
New lord chancellor to be named following David Lidington's appointment to Cabinet Office.
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Bar Conference: fees row ‘has turned corner’ says Lavender
Bar chief speaks of ’positive and hopefully constructive dialogue’ with government.
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Does the Legal Education and Training Review live up to its billing?
There is one quote in the long-delayed Legal Education and Training Review report that gives the game away
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Immigration bill prompts concern
Measures in the immigration bill announced in today’s Queen’s speech prompted strong reactions from specialist lawyers, welfare campaigners and business.