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The LSC has shown a willingness to listen in key areas affecting legal aid provision, says Richard Miller

The actions of one man transformed the regulation of the solicitors’ profession, says Geoffrey Bindman

Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.

Law firms are being challenged by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice to publish their diversity figures, showing their commitment to opening up the profession to people from all backgrounds

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About 200 City lawyers are expected to earn more than £1m this year, according to a report in The Times

Almost half (47%) of law students plan to opt out of the Working Time Directive to allow them to work more than 50 hours a week, according to new research.

The government needs to slow down and re-engage with the profession if it wants to satisfy consumers, says Richard Miller

The Priory Group, the specialist mental healthcare provider famous for treating pop stars and other celebrities, is now branching into stress management for the legal profession.

The government’s plans for legal aid were dealt a serious blow this week after they were savaged by an influential parliamentary committee.

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The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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