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Solicitors threaten Government with legal action in row over fees

The Law Society is urging Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to rethink the rates criminal defence solicitors receive for legal aid work.

The Independent UK

‘Decrepit, bleak’: Courts disrepair causing delays to justice

The “appalling” state of Britain’s courts including leaking ceilings, broken heating, sewage and mould is causing delays to trials, a survey of solicitors has found.

Evening Standard

Poor state of English and Welsh courts worsening backlog, says Law Society

Survey identifies slew of problems, with half of lawyers experiencing cases being adjourned because of disrepair

The Guardian - UK

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Rise in legal aid fees for solicitors branded a ‘real-terms cut’

The Ministry of Justice announced the plans on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid after death of well-known TikTok solicitor Richard Grogan

The Dublin lawyer was known for his no-nonsense advice on Irish laws which made him a viral sensation

Dublin Live

City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’

The Bill of Rights will return to Parliament ‘sooner rather than later’, with a date still to be officially confirmed.

The Independent UK

Warning of ‘disruptive action’ from solicitors in pay row with Government

The body representing solicitors said an escalation of industrial action was ‘near inevitable’.

The Independent UK

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Black judges will be under-represented in judiciary until 2149, says Law Society

Findings based on current rate of improvement in proportion of judges from under-represented groups

The Guardian - UK

Law Society has ‘duty’ to tell solicitors to shun underpaid work, says president

Incoming leader Lubna Shuja says some criminal work is unsustainable, amid calls for a 15% pay rise

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers warn deprived communities face shortage of legal aid firms - forcing people to represent themselves

100,000 people in the most deprived communities had local access to just 29 civil legal aid firms

Insider UK

Give legal rights to animals, trees and rivers, say experts

Report for Law Society says framework is essential for future interactions with the environment and biotechnology

The Guardian - UK

Justice in crisis: Record levels of violent and sex crime cases in courts backlog for over a year, figures reveal

A total of 59,687 crown court cases were outstanding at the end of June

Evening Standard

Record levels of violent and sex crime cases in courts backlog for over a year

The figures were published by the Ministry of Justice.

The Independent UK

‘We need an inclusive profession’: what can law firms do to improve diversity?

Taking diversity seriously will make for better law firms, but, looking beyond statistics, there’s still some way to go to remove barriers

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The Independent UK

Female solicitors joining legal profession at three times the rate of men

Figures show more young women than men hold practising certificates

The Independent UK

Law society warns of rise in miscarriages of justice as not proven scrapped

The Law Society of Scotland has criticised plans to scrap the not proven verdict in Tuesday’s Programme for Government.

The Conversation

Could neurotechnology make lawyers smarter workers?

Cognitively enhanced lawyers may one day work in our courts. A recent report from The Law Society of England and Wales suggests the rapidly advancing field of neural technology could create “digitally enhanced” super-lawyers capable of focusing more keenly or accessing case law via an implant.

Evening Standard

Lawyers could have chips implanted in their brain to cut costs

Lawyers of the future could bill their clients by ‘units of attention’ monitored by computers directly connected to their brains, a report from the Law Society suggests.Supporters of neurotechnology for lawyers have argued that corporate clients will press for chips as an efficiency measure, as it would cut legal costs,…

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Evening Standard

Lawyers could have chips implanted in their brain in bid to cut legal costs

Neurotechnical advances could lead to clients being billed for ‘units of attention’ monitored by computers connected to lawyers’ brains

ABC News

Law Society of SA calls for ICAC review over concerns rushed legislation fails the pub test

The South Australian Law Society has renewed calls for a review of anti-corruption laws after suggestions there is a loophole in changes to the law that were rushed through parliament last year.

Dublin Live

The outdoor movie screenings happening in Dublin this month

The Princess Bride and Fantastic Mr Fox are among the movies being shown outside at the Law Society of Ireland this August

Birmingham Post

Merger creates new largest law firm in Manchester with more than 1,000 staff

According to the Law Society, the previous largest law firm was DWF with 482 members of staff

The Guardian - UK

London lawyers refuse legal aid jobs in dispute over fees

Cases rejected include assaults on health workers and harrassment offences

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: The government is planning to replace the Human Rights Act. What does that mean?

In today’s newsletter: plans to abolish the Human Rights Act are picking up steam. Archie Bland explains the rights that will be gained – and lost

AAP

Survey finds virtual NSW courts favourable

Nearly 1500 members of the Law Society have indicated they believe online access to NSW courts should remain.

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