LAA to be taken to High Court over decision not to grant legal aid to woman said to be victim of domestic abuse via @lawsocgazette
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Government not trying to push through ‘quickie divorce bill’, lord chancellor insists:
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National firm becomes latest to confirm reductions in hours and pay in response to fallout from coronavirus pandemic:
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Government extends suspension on housing possession proceedings via @lawsocgazette
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Making a will isn't just for older people. Whatever your age, a will helps to protect the ones you love if the worst happens #UseASolicitor xitter.cf/LawSocietyFAS/status/1…
HMCTS research reveals significant concerns from those on the front line about virtual remand hearings.
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The new @TheCriminalBar chief has reminded the government that barristers will resume action over the state of the justice system if funding promises are not kept.
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A group action on behalf of tens of thousands of car buyers over the Volkswagen emissions scandal was today hit with costs of up to £450,000 after a judge ruled that a firm had acted prematurely in bringing the action.
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The drive to make legal professionals more transparent about their prices has stepped up another gear after a niche regulator was told it can force its members to put more information in the public domain. @MonidipaFouzder reports
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National law firm Irwin Mitchell sees profits drop for a second successive year: lawgazette.co.uk/practice/ir…
The government wants people who’ve been hurt in road traffic accidents to receive less compensation than if they had suffered the injury any other way. Has your MP read @TheLawSociety's #CivilLiabilityBill briefing? lawsociety.org.uk/policy-cam… #accesstojustice
Check out @TheLawSociety's new AI and the legal profession Horizon scanning report. It examines the legal issues arising from the increased use of AI systems, including #lawtech, transparency, ethics and liability lawsociety.org.uk/news/stori…
Read @TheLawSociety's report ‘Priced out of Justice?’ which shows that poverty-hit families are being denied vital #legalaid help to fight eviction and other life-changing legal issues #accesstojustice lawsociety.org.uk/news/stori…
Excitement is building to see Emma Thompson portray a High Court judge in @thechildrenact.
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Law firm faces reduced costs after billing £1.6m for civil claim. lawgazette.co.uk/practice/fi…
Household bill debt has overtaken credit card debt as people’s key money worry
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Under proposed rules firms will be required to publish fees for "residential conveyancing, probate, motoring offences, employment tribunal, licensing applications, debt recovery and immigration (not including asylum)."
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The tide is turning on ageism - but what about the young? Ben Power @SpringhouseLaw thetimes.co.uk/edition/law/a…






