All articles by Chloe Smith – Page 23
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NewsDyson: law change may be needed to fill civil legal aid gap
Master of the rolls suggests public funding for cross-examination in certain civil cases, after overturning an order for government to cover LIP’s legal costs.
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NewsTop-100 firms will merge to create £75m practice
Shakespeares and SGH Martineau have confirmed they will merge on 15 June.
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NewsGood times roll on in City as trainee salaries hit £42k
Magic circle firm has also boosted the pay of newly qualifieds and associates by an average of 7.5%.
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NewsFreshfields hires Aviva ‘transformer’ for Manchester move
The legal and services business centre in Manchester will open in the second half of 2015 in a move expected to involve job losses.
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NewsHogan Lovells hikes wages to match Slaughters
City firm bumps up pay for newly qualified lawyers by 7.5% to £70,000.
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NewsForex fines likely to trigger further litigation against banks
Commercial lawyers said guilty pleas by four major banks for rigging the forex market could make it easier for further claims.
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‘Named and shamed’ barrister to fight misconduct findings
Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service finds Birmingham public access barrister Tariq Rehman guilty of 11 breaches.
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NewsGove sworn in as lord chancellor
Michael Gove spoke without notes, stressing access to justice and the rule of law during today’s ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsMajority of whistleblowers left without legal representation
Whistleblowers without a lawyer ‘significantly’ less likely to be successful in their claim, research shows.
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New justice team takes helm at the MoJ
All change at the Ministry of Justice since the general election.
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New rules herald US-style class actions
The Consumer Rights Act gives competition tribunal the power to hear opt-out collective action.
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Barrister given four years for ‘despicable’ assault
Desmond Rosario was found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
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NewsSupreme Court ‘iPlayer’ time limit condemned
Supreme Court proceedings on video archive will be available for just one year before they submerge for five years.
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NewsNeuberger backs compulsory mediation for more civil cases
Supreme Court president praises mediation as quicker, cheaper and less stressful than litigation.
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NewsHong Kong rule of law still strong, says chief justice
Geoffrey Ma says rule of law still exists, but warns of potential public loss of confidence.
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NewsBar regulator seeks SRA-style powers over failing chambers
The Bar Standards Board proposes creating 'level playing field' with other regulators.
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NewsStress taking its toll on barristers, survey shows
One in eight barristers ‘emotionally exhausted’ and more than half do not sleep properly.
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NewsEurope to harmonise copyright laws
The European Commission has published details of its plans to reform copyright law as part of an initiative to create a ‘digital single market’.
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OpinionLaw should protect, not curtail, freedom of speech
Society of Asian Lawyers hosts lively debate on right to cause religious offence.
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NewsMcKenzie friend’s ignorance used by ‘unrepentant’ ex-barrister
Former barrister subject to arrest for contempt is fighting ‘tooth and nail’ to avoid paying £1.16m confiscation order, judge rules.