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Expenses row hits morale at ombudsman’s office

Report exposes staff turnover fears at complaints handler as Office for Legal Complaints refuses to release expenses payments.

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Legal consumers not swayed by price or advertising – poll

Existing client relationships and recommendation still by far the most important factor in choosing a lawyer.

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Profits and boardroom pay surge at University of Law

UK’s first for-profit university posts £18.5m trading surplus as asset sales cut debt.

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SRA right to intervene in solicitor who ‘lost ethical compass’

High Court backs regulator’s decision to shut down firm, despite pleas for more lenient punishment.

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Hong Kong rule of law still strong, says chief justice

Geoffrey Ma says rule of law still exists, but warns of potential public loss of confidence. 

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Neuberger backs compulsory mediation for more civil cases

Supreme Court president praises mediation as quicker, cheaper and less stressful than litigation. 

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QS founder launches ‘Trip Advisor’-style legal comparison site

Lawyers will be encouraged to respond personally to clients’ comments and advised on how best to do so.

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SRA right to intervene in solicitor who ‘lost ethical compass’

High Court backs regulator’s decision to shut down firm, despite pleas for more lenient punishment.

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Bar regulator seeks SRA-style powers over failing chambers

The Bar Standards Board proposes creating ‘level playing field’ with other regulators. 

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Former City solicitor Raab joins MoJ

Civil libertarian and Strasbourg critic appointed as parliamentary under secretary of state at the Ministry of Justice today.

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