Friday

17th January - Law News

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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that a working group will next month begin the process of creating medical panels to assess whiplash injury claims. Full story - Law Gazette

 

Thursday

16th January - Law News

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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The government has poured cold water on the use of interest on solicitors’ client accounts to fill the social welfare advice and support gap as recommended last week by the Low Commission. Full story - Legal Futures



Wednesday

15th January - Law News

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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Claimant lawyers have condemned what they say was a deal done between the government and insurers over the Mesothelioma Bill. The bill passed all its stages in parliament last week and is awaiting Royal Assent. Full story - Solicitors Journal 

Tuesday

14th January - Law News

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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Declining crime rates will 'save £80m a year in legal aid'. Report for Law Society says assuming further drops in crime, MoJ annual bill could drop by at least £84m by 2019. Full story - Guardian Law
 


Monday

13th January - Law News

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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The end of the traditional law firm. It's the end of the law firm as we know it with innovators set to lead the way and growth for growth's sake out of fashion. Full story - Global Legal Post


Sunday

12th January - Law News

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