Call for wider NDA ban after university law change Misuse of non-disclosure agreements can now be outlawed across the board, say lobbyists.... Midlands firms to keep identities in triple acquisition Askews Legal says acquired firms which double its headcount will not be ‘swallowed up’ by deal.... Midlands firms to retain identities in triple acquisition Askews Legal says acquired firms which double its headcount will not be ‘swallowed up’ by deal.... MoJ silent on Pitcher's future as JAC chief Helen Pitcher says she intends to complete the remaining year of her appointment leading the body that selects candidates for judicial office.... Attorney general refuses to answer questions on Gerry Adams Richard Hermer KC asked about former Sinn Fein president during House of Commons justice select committee session.... Attorney general refuses to answer MPs on representing Gerry Adams Richard Hermer KC asked about former Sinn Fein president during House of Commons justice select committee session.... CMS launches another redundancy round Partners thought to be unaffected by potential loss of jobs in London.... Listed firms defy market volatility to report positive results Underlying profits and revenue both increasing at Gateley and Knights.... Funding regulator 'monitoring' Mastercard row Funder Innsworth to challenge settlement approval in Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing next month.... Barristers' 'zeal' for their clients putting ethics in doubt Matters such as the Post Office scandal have highlighted issues with duty to the court, suggests regulator.... Two former partners struck off over property title dishonesty One partner had sought to blame the other but his defence was rejected by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.... Simmons rewards Bristol-based NQs with bumper pay rise International firm makes 'bold statement' with salary increase that will see newly qualified solicitors earn £96,000 a year....