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SRA attracts opprobrium over minimum wage for Trainees
Last Updated: 18/05/2012 09:05:06
LAWnewsUK reported yesterday that the SRA supported NMW for Trainee Solicitors. The comments on Linkedin and Twitter are red hot as The SRA receives a volley.
Trowers & Hamlins awarded international accolade
Last Updated: 17/05/2012 09:37:39
Law firm Trowers & Hamlins has been awarded the Law Society of England & Wales’ Lexcel legal quality mark across all of its international offices. The firm is the first to gain the award in the Middle East.
The impact of the LSA on HR
Last Updated: 13/05/2012 17:34:46
Changing legislation in the legal sector, namely the establishment of the Legal Services Act, is bringing about new challenges for law firms and an even greater need to focus on the effective management of their most important asset – their people by Dee Caporali of Access, one of the UK's leading providers of HR software solutions...
Research reveals legal practice growth
Last Updated: 12/05/2012 14:09:39
The LMS annual Financial Benchmarking Survey, sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial, shows that practice fee income increased by 1 per cent in 2011, as practices continue to climb out of the hit from the recession. In 2009, firms saw a 6.5 per cent drop in fee income. However te number of support staff per fee earner has dropped.
3rd Six pupillage vacancies
Last Updated: 26/04/2012 06:41:20
The Bar Council have placed 3 new 3rd six pupillage vacancies on its website. - all London I am afraid...
Hogan Lovells Appoints New Board Members
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 08:44:44
Hogan Lovells has elected three new partners to its Board. Emily Reid assumes the role of London board member, Helen Trilling assumes the role of Washington, D.C. member, and Craig Hoover retains his role as an 'At Large' member.
Law Society calls for LSB to reject “costly burden” on Compensation Fund
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:15:08
The Law Society says the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) decision to burden the Compensation Fund with professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover for uninsured firms should be rejected by the Legal Services Board.
Rumpole clip for Friday
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:43:45
This 14 minute Radio clip - Richard 'Sackbutt' - The first meal of the day was held in 'semi silence' Rumpole's wife would talk 'whilst he remained silent.'
Fascinating speech from Michael Todd QC
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:35:41
The Bar Council have attached a treasure trove of speeches on tp their website the first being Michael Todd QC's speech in the Cayman islands on Ethics and the Rule of Law. He broaches subjects such as the 'cab rank rule' and the ethical duties of a Barrister.
Law Society to pilot compliance reference initiative
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:27:49
Law Society chief executive Desmond Hudson yesterday announced the launch of a pilot initiative to enable Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) to submit enquiries to the Law Society, which, with the aid of a group of practitioners, will provide advice on major compliance problems.
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