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Permission granted for court challenge over government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government The application for permission was made after the government failed to increase criminal defence solicitors' legal aid rates by the bare minimum 15%, as recommended by Lord Bellamy's independent review on criminal legal aid.

Rouse announces winners of Innovation Drive

Rouse has announced the winning ideas in its employee innovation competition for the IP sector

Legal Employees Take Action to Secure Pay Out

Staff at a law firm which previously went into administration are hoping to secure a pay out after fellow solicitors took up their legal challenge

A helping hand: making it easier to set up a law firm

Jonathan Rees sheds light on the difficulties facing those wanting to set up their own firm

Marketing: making the most of SEO

Richie Billing considers how maximising SEO utilisation can enhance a firm's marketing strategy

Slater Heelis appoints new head of corporate

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Law Society launches Junior Solicitors Network and support hub

The regulator will continue to support the JLD, but it will be fully independent from the Society

Lack of integrity: a catch-all phrase?

Goldie Millan considers the practical application of legal ethics