CILEX has introduced the first formal recognition of paralegals after receiving Privy Council approval to amend its Royal Charter and introduce the title of CILEX chartered paralegal. The post Paralegals…
The proportion of smaller law firms considering merger or acquisition as a growth strategy has halved in a year to just one in 20, with a shift in focus to…
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The withdrawal of the material information guidance for estate agents was met last week with a mixture of confusion, alarm and celebration by lawyers. The post Confusion reigns after property…
A salaried partner was “unrealistic” in his expectation of joining the equity of his firm given the poor financial performance of his department, an employment tribunal has ruled. The post…