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Senior lawyers take reins of diversity scheme
The senior partner at one of the world's biggest law firms is to chair a new board overseeing a high-profile legal profession social mobility programme.
Stiff prison term for web site owner after piracy conviction
The owner of a web site providing links to illegally copied films and television shows has been sentenced to four years in a British prison.
Former London law firm partner added to Rangers trial
Ex-Collyer Bristow partner Gary Withey has applied to join the case brought by Rangers Football Club against the London-based law firm as a defendant.
English regulator jettisons on-line registration scheme
A multi-million pound technology programme designed to streamline the on-line registration of English solicitors is to be jettisoned as regulatory officials embarrassingly return to traditional paper methods.
Lawyer acquitted in landmark pornography trial
A London jury has cleared a well respected barrister of charges of possessing images of 'extreme' homosexual pornography in a case that could profoundly affect recently passed British criminal legislation.
Prosecution deals 'won't protect companies'
Introduction of US-style deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) in England could fail because of jurisdictional 'blind spots', leading lawyers said today, as the plan's consultation period nears conclusion.
Academic launches racism probe at legal regulator
A leading academic is to investigate allegations of 'institutional racism' at the body that regulates England's 115,000 practising solicitors.
Career roadblocks as economy stagnates
A third of English solicitors say they are struggling to overcome career roadblocks at their law firms -- with a significant number blaming partners for clinging on to positions instead of retiring, a survey released today maintains.
Eversheds weighs up staff shares
London-based international law firm Eversheds is considering giving all non-partner legal and support staff stakes in the firm.
Client unawareness stifling e-discovery progress
A lack in client understanding of the benefits of introducing new technology is holding back the e-discovery market in Britain, a white paper released today has found.
Damages hike in civil litigation cases for next year
General damages in the majority of UK civil litigation cases will increase by 10 per cent next year following confirmation from the appeal court.
Court over-rules Tchenguiz warrants
The UK's Serious Fraud Office has been rocked by a High Court decision over-ruling warrants used against property tycoon brothers Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz because information provided by the authorities was 'inadequate and unfair'.
Pinsent bags gold in AIM rankings
English law firm Pinsent Masons has shot to the top of a league table of practices advising smaller companies following its merger with Scottish firm McGrigors earlier this year.
Olympics fire starting gun on law firm feeding frenzy
Freshfields bagged the top slot, but other practices of all sizes are also hovering around the park
Bar's disciplinary regime 'in need of urgent reform'
The disciplinary system for English barristers is rife with 'systematic failures', a report released earlier this week has found.
Bookie battles betting tax
Gambling giant William Hill is preparing a legal challenge against the British government's proposed 'point of consumption tax', which could see 15 per cent of the company's on-line gambling profits going to the Treasury by the end of 2014.
Profits tumble by 25 per cent at major English firm
London-based international law firm LG suffered a hammer blow to its latest financial figures, with profit per equity partner (PEP) tumbling by 26 per cent and revenue also dropping for a second consecutive year.
Prosecutors hit top barrister with tax fraud
Prosecutors have charged one of London's leading clinical negligence lawyers with a £600,000 tax fraud that they say spanned more than 10 years.
Olympics organiser backs down in bookmaker scrap
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has scored a significant legal victory over London Olympics organisers who sought to remove their advertising posters from high-profile locations across the UK capital.
Industry bosses slam class action proposals
Business bosses have slated British government plans to launch 'opt out' class actions for consumers.