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Electronic signatures: Land Registry confirms move to acceptance
Draft practice guidance has been issued, with final guidance due imminently
London Universities Purchasing Consortium: legal framework panel announced
Panel firms will advise five participating regional purchasing consortia over the next three to four years
Judicial Review and Courts Bill: ‘better for this government, but not for its citizens’
The proposed bill introduces two major changes to the current law
SQE: Law Society makes salary recommendations
Those undertaking qualifying work experience should be paid the same as trainee solicitors, says the Law Society
Powers of attorney: major reforms and consultation announced
The reforms aim to make the lasting powers of attorney service 'safer, simpler and fit for the future’
Moore Barlow becomes first UK top 100 firm to elect Black senior partner
Leading personal injury lawyer, Trevor Sterling, will step into the top role
Nationality and Borders Bill: risking Britain’s reputation?
The Law Society has expressed concern over radical changes proposed by the bill
Slaughters launches part-time programmes
The firm is offering associates a range of part time working options
Judicial diversity low and stagnant: professional bodies call for urgent action
Those from BAME groups, women and non-barristers remain underepresented in the judiciary
Sector rebounds in September
Legal industry has 'motored ahead'
Legal aid denial
Victims of domestic abuse are suffering
Loughborough super courtroom
A second super courtroom has opened in Loughborough
Vexatious family fines
The Justice Secretary wants to encourage mediation for divorcing couples
Carmelite rebrand
The set has been renamed Mountford Chambers
US firm NQ salaries soar
White & Case are the latest to announce an NQ salary hike
Kingsley Napley launches tax practice
Two recent hires are set to develop and lead the practice
FOIL president
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected a new president
Fletcher Day family initiative
The project aims to help families better understand confusing legal terms
Land Registry fees
Fees are set to increase for the first time in 12 years