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Reform of non-compete laws could 'disincentivise investment'

Critics say law reform could “disincentivise" business investment 

MoJ website move could cause problems for LIPs

Lawyers are puzzled over MoJ moves to close website and publish its content on gov.uk

CMA warns Lastminute.com: pay up in 7 days or face court

The CMA has sent company a letter before action over its failure to refund £1m to customers whose package holidays were cancelled 

Completion of Deloitte Legal and Kemp Little acquisition

Deloitte Legal announces 29 new partners following completion of “landmark” acquisition 

Separation of powers and profits

Howard Hackney sets out guiding principles for profit sharing, firm ownership and capital structures 

Freedom of information

Insurance ruling spares UK 'fatal, economic misery'

Insurers face a huge bill following the long-awaited Supreme Court ruling that they must pay companies forced to close during the first national pandemic lockdown

Kennedys acquires 36-strong insurance law practice

International firm Kennedys has opened a new office in Leeds after acquiring Langleys' 36-strong insurance law practice