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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7551

05 March 2013

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DAC Beachcroft has announced the launch of an apprenticeship programme to bring school and college leavers into its business...

Justice secretary sets dates & confirms cuts

One in five complaints to legal ombudsman involves divorce or family law

Communications giant launches BT Law Ltd

Law firms may be exposed to professional negligence claims

Baroness Deech approved for prestigious status

SRA & Bar Council criticise Legal Services Board

President of Supreme Court issues warning over legal aid cuts

The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 is passed

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS

Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims