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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
Pupil barristers: free LexisNexis
LexisNexis is offering pupil barristers 12-months free access
CILEx grants first ABS licence
Becoming an ABS with CILEx Regulation will expand the scope of the company's work
Stephenson Law launch innovative advice platform
The platform, known as Puffin, will provide 'straighforward' advice to start ups
LegalUK conducts research into value of UK legal market
The research is the first of its kind
SQE: strong uptake of first assessment
Just over a quarter of students booked to take the exam abroad
Backlog undermines justice
Law Society condemns lack of progress
Rape pilot expanded
Trigger warning: rape
Family court statistics
Increase in family court cases fuels concern over delays
Slaughters announce future senior partner
In a surprise move, the firm announced who will take over in 2024
Clyde & Co launch Academy
Students who complete the programme will attend a vacation scheme assessment day