Tuesday

20th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Lawyers responded critically to the prime minister’s call today for measures to cut the number of applications for judicial review. Full story - Law Gazette


Monday

19th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Diverse judiciary more than 50 years away, says supreme court justice. Lord Sumption calls for debate on positive discrimination in favour of women and ethnic minority candidates to achieve a more representative bench. Full story - Guardian Law


Sunday

18th November - LAW NEWS

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Saturday

17th November - LAW NEWS

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Friday

16th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Simply being a solicitor “is not enough” in the new legal market, but by raising standards further through accreditation schemes and using their brand recognition, solicitors can preserve a dominant market share, the Law Society’s chief executive has insisted. Full story - Legal Futures





Thursday

15th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story - 
Expert witnesses are divided on whether the Jackson reforms will cut their fees or lead to injustices, a survey has found. A large minority, 39 per cent, said they believed implementation of the reforms in April 2013 would lead to injustices. Full story - Solicitors Journal


Wednesday

14th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
The City of London Law Society has criticised what it calls ‘misconceived’ assumptions underpinning the landmark review of legal education and training. Full story - Law Gazette