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Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation scheme
The scheme will be extended to March 2023
Irwin Mitchell lawyer joins STEP committee
Christine Thornley was 'honoured' to be selected for the role
Uptick in contracts advice
Economic pressue means businesses are scrutinising contracts closely
LSB and SRA research reveals client appetite for LegalTech
While familiar technologies were embraced, scepticism remained about newer tech
New ground rent legislation problematic for developers
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 aims to protect tenants from high ground rents
Law Society challenges SRA’s proposed changes to health and wellbeing rules
The Law Society said there was no evidence to back the proposed changes
Leigh Day, Slater and Gordon and PGMBM settle first Dieselgate claim
A payment of £193m will be made to the claimants by the VW Group
Gender pay gap
62 per cent of female legal professionals don't believe fixing the gender pay gap is a priority for management
‘Bill of Restrictions’
'[A]nother Orwellian turn from this Government' - Sophie Kemp, Kingsley Napley
Forsters move
The firm will move to Baker Street in late 2023
Coventry University Streetlaw
The inspiring project is benefiting students and the community alike
GCC talks
The UK has started free trade agreement talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council
CMA: interim chief executive
Andrea Coscelli leaves office in July
‘Rude’ and ‘unprofessional’ barrister suspended
The barrister's conduct interfered with the administration of justice
Acas hybrid working survey
Acas warned those working remotely must have the same opportunities as those in the office
Lewis Silkin Belfast expansion
Paul Gillen will join the firm as a partner in the Belfast office
Slaughters advise on $327m privatisation
$2.57bn (US$327m) consideration will be paid in cash
