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13 June 2012
Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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Support for an independent solicitor-locating website

An official, independent legal advice website similar to that for NHS Direct could benefit consumers, according to a report by the Legal Services Board consumer panel. The report found consumers were baffled by the amount of information and choice when searching for legal information on the internet.

However, there was some support for an independent website, which consumers felt would offer guidance on how to find a good solicitor, how to have a more informed conversation with their legal adviser, and whether they could save money where there was no need to contact a solicitor.

Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Private client team strengthened by partner appointment

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

NEWS
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Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
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In Ward v Rai, the High Court reaffirmed that imprecise points of dispute can and will be struck out. Writing in NLJ this week, Amy Dunkley of Bolt Burdon Kemp reports on the decision and its implications for practitioners
Could the Supreme Court’s ruling in R v Hayes; R v Palombo unintentionally unsettle future complex fraud trials? Maia Cohen-Lask of Corker Binning explores the question in NLJ this week
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