Future of law: big brands and alternative business structures – The Guardian
“Household names such as AA, Saga, Direct Line and BT hoping to join Co-op in the legal sector.”
The Guardian, 12th October 2012
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“Household names such as AA, Saga, Direct Line and BT hoping to join Co-op in the legal sector.”
The Guardian, 12th October 2012
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“The Bar Standards Board (BSB), the regulatory body for barristers in England and Wales, has agreed that the new Standard Contractual Terms will now take effect on 31 January 2013.”
Bar Standards Board, 9th October 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
“The introduction of standard contractual terms between barristers and solicitors has been delayed by three months to make sure all firms and chambers are prepared, the Bar Standards Board announced today.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 9th October 2012
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“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has called on the Government to issue a full public consultation on its proposals to opt out of more than 130 EU criminal justice measures, including the European Arrest Warrant.”
The Bar Council, 5th October 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“The bar is struggling with the concept of solicitor contracts despite almost a decade of negotiations.”
The Lawyer, 8th October 2012
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“The Bar Council plans to roll out childcare services to barristers in London before the end of the year in a bid to halt the brain drain among young lawyers with parenting responsibilities”
The Lawyer, 8th October 2012
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“The Report consists of statements from the Chair, Baroness Ruth Deech, and the Director, Dr Vanessa Davies. There is also an overview of the year and a selection of case studies. Financial statements are also included in the report.”
Bar Standards Board, 3rd October 2012
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“Labour MP claims rape victims could be deprived of expert legal support because of savings made in hiring specially trained barristers.”
The Guardian, 28th September 2012
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“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, will this evening, at the Rolls Building, launch a unique new service. ‘BARCO’ provides a straightforward, easily accessible, client-focused facility, whilst maintaining the Bar’s high quality and cost effective services.”
The Bar Council, 27th September 2012
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“Could it be the proverbial ‘boy who cried wolf’ with the HMRC launching a task force to crackdown on tax-dodging London lawyers?”
The Lawyer, 19th September 2012
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“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has published its first ever Annual Report at its Annual General Meeting, focusing solely on its representational activities. Representing the Bar reports the Bar Council’s performance against its three-year Strategic and Business Plan, which the Bar Council approved last year.”
The Bar Council, 15th September 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“An increase in litigants in person has been cited as the reason for a sharp spike in complaints against barristers alleging discrimination.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 14th September 2012
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“A new ‘commission of truth’ that can hold state institutions to account is required to prevent further cover-ups like Hillsborough, according to a high-profile barrister who is assisting families of the victims of the tragedy.”
The Guardian, 16th September 2012
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“Criminal solicitors and barristers should stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to oppose further fee cuts or risk ‘virtual extinction’ within five years, the new chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has warned.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 13th September 2012
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“Late payment of fees by the Legal Services Commission (LSC) is driving barristers out of private practice, it has been alleged.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 13th September 2012
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“The first barrister to set up a legal disciplinary practice has overturned her convictions for breaching Bar Standards Board codes on conducting litigation in a public access case.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 6th September 2012
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“Call to respond to the fourth consultation on the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates; communications between the Bar Council and the Bar; Bar Council elections.”
The Bar Council, 6th September 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“New Equality and Diversity rules for self-employed barristers are now in force.”
Bar Standards Board, 3rd September 2012
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
“A barrister has been acquitted of possessing extreme pornography in a landmark case over the boundaries of what can be described as ‘extreme’.”
The Guardian, 8th August 2012
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“On the 27 July, the Legal Services Board consented to a change in the Cab Rank Rule of the Bar Code of Conduct to replace the current Terms of Work with new standard contractual terms. The practical effect of the changes are detailed below.”
The Bar Council, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk