Thursday

6th December - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
There are widespread failures among law firms to comply with a host of key regulatory requirements, from their websites to the Bribery Act. Full story - Legal Futures


Wednesday

5th December - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
SRA targets 400 firms that have not yet notified their compliance officer arrangements. Only 5,000 firms have had compliance officers confirmed after the SRA completed its first round of approvals last week. Full story - Solicitors Journal


Tuesday

4th December - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Barristers will be forced to take strike action for the first time if the Government pushes ahead with its proposed reform of the legal aid system, the new head of the Criminal Bar Association has said. Full story - The Telegraph


Monday

3rd December - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Dos and don'ts for the bill of rights commission. The commission's report on whether the Human Rights Act should be repealed is soon due. What should be avoided? Full story - Guardian law
 

Sunday

2nd December - LAW NEWS

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Saturday

1st December - LAW NEWS

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Friday

30th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
A tougher form of self-regulation backed by legislation should be introduced to uphold press standards, the Leveson report has recommended. Full report - An enquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press - The Leveson Enquiry.


Thursday

29th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Contempt laws should be brought into the age of online information, the Law Commission has suggested in a consultation amid growing concern over the effect of the internet on jury trial. Full story - Solicitors Journal