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


Tuesday

13th November - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story - 
Bar Council chairman Michael Todd QC has called for the Legal Services Board (LSB) to be "disbanded", citing support from Attorney General Dominic Grieve and new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. Full story - Legalweek