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LawSoc, Bar Council end deadlock with fees deal

The Law Society and Bar Council have struck a deal to make fee arrangements between barristers and solicitors contractually binding by October.The changes, which come as the Bar moves to reposition itself ahead of impending Clementi legal service reforms, will enable barristers to suesolicitors for non-payment off the back of a legally-binding invoice.
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International Edition

Dechert partner takes communications role

Dechert telecoms partner Chris Watson has been appointed to the board of the International Bar Association's communications law committee. Watson joined the US firm's London office last year from Allen & Overy. He is a member of the firm's competition practice.
1 minute read

International Edition

SRA to consult on scrapping higher rights

Higher rights of audience for solicitors could be scrapped under new proposals
2 minute read

International Edition

First solicitor QC appointed to Appeal Court

LJ Collins named appeal court judge
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International Edition

Bar Council to pilot grading scheme for junior barristers

The Bar Council is set to introduce a sweeping four-tier grading system for junior barristers.The new system, which is being championed by new Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos QC, could be rolled out to all barristers by 2009.
2 minute read

International Edition

CEDR signs up IBA head for global push

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) is attempting to raise its profile internationally with the appointment of former president of the International Bar Association (IBA) Francis Neate as a special adviser.Neate, who finished his role as president of the IBA at the end of 2006 and is part-time of counsel at US firm Kirkland & Ellis, has been taken on by the mediation agency to market its services outside the UK.
1 minute read

International Edition

Vos aims to raise Bar quality

Vos talks tough on his plans as Bar Council chairman; the deadline for the second round of silk applications is pushed back after dissent over the timeframe allowed; and Bar hospitality could be scrapped
7 minute read

International Edition

11KBW's Swift lands Treasury role

Public and employment law specialist appointed first Treasury counsel by Lord Goldsmith
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Employees Beat UPS Policy Against Deaf Drivers

With 91,700 delivery vehicles on the road every day, one of the top concerns for Atlanta-based UPS Inc. is driver safety. So managers thought they were doing the right thing when they barred deaf and hearing-impaired people from driving the company's largest delivery vans. They based their decision on studies...
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Arizona Citizens Seek Blind Justice

Enjoying the latest blockbuster flick can be a challenging experience for blind or deaf individuals. However, a group of Arizonans are hoping to change that by requiring all AMC Entertainment theaters in the state to install devices that would aid peopme with sight and hearing disabilities. Representing several citizens, the...
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