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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

MoJ To Review Criminal Legal Aid Payments
December 18, 2018
MoJ To Review Criminal Legal Aid Payments

Ministry to conduct "fundamental review" of criminal legal aid payment schemes

Price Transparency - Guidance And Advice
November 16, 2018
Price Transparency - Guidance And Advice

The SRA's new rules on price and service transparency come into force on 6 December 2018

Success Story: Battling For Local Justice
November 15, 2018
Success Story: Battling For Local Justice

Solicitor Edward Cooke was unhappy about the prospect of losing local court provision - this is how he stopped it

Pro Bono: Good For The Community And For Lawyers
November 15, 2018
Pro Bono: Good For The Community And For Lawyers

Laura Bee explores how pro bono work can benefit lawyers and firms as well as communities

The Effect Of Brexit On Legal Services
November 14, 2018
The Effect Of Brexit On Legal Services

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal and Constitutional Affairs launches new report

New SRA Rules For Adviser Referrals
November 14, 2018
New SRA Rules For Adviser Referrals

Justin Rourke explains the SRA's recent proposals and the positive changes they could bring

Podcast: GDPR - 100 Days On
November 13, 2018
Podcast: GDPR - 100 Days On

Listen to Pearl Moses and Jorren Knibbe discuss the practical application of GDPR in legal business

Austerity Continues For Justice
November 8, 2018
Austerity Continues For Justice

Hopes of Treasury generosity to improve state of justice system dashed by the Budget

Law Society Warns Of Threat To Extradition Laws
November 6, 2018
Law Society Warns Of Threat To Extradition Laws

"The British people may not be forgiving if the UK becomes a safe haven for criminals"

Neasham Marks Armistice Centenary
October 26, 2018
Neasham Marks Armistice Centenary

The small village of Neasham is hosting an ambitious tribute to commemorate the Armistice