All articles by Chloe Smith – Page 7
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News‘Tribal’ culture eroding faith in legal process – bar regulator
The complex language used at the bar can leave clients struggling, Bar Standards Board report says.
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NewsDoughty Street’s Spurrier appointed Liberty director
The campaigner and public law barrister replaces Shami Chakrabarti.
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NewsBar regulator approved to license ABSs
The BSB could start approving alternative business structures from October – more than two years after it had originally intended.
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NewsCourt of Protection plans to shift more costs onto deputies
Lawyers say the proposals could curb ‘wasteful legal actions’ over an incapacitated person’s affairs.
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News‘Fat cat’ lawyer image creating more LiPs, says Citizens Advice
Nine in 10 litigants in person find experience negatively affected their health, relationships, work or finances.
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NewsEngland granted jurisdiction in Anglo-Scottish maintenance dispute
Judge rules maintenance claim should be heard in England, despite Scotland having jurisdiction over divorce proceedings.
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NewsPet charity targets solicitors for free wills service
PDSA will pay solicitors a fee to write wills for its supporters.
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NewsGlobal firm to cut 15% of Europe and Middle East partnership
An additional 45 business services roles in London will also be axed by King & Wood Mallesons.
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News‘Pause and rethink’ for legal training reform plans
Solicitors Regulation Authority responds to backlash over ‘super-exam’ scheme.
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NewsCourt closures could inhibit diverse magistracy, MPs told
Most magistrates need a car these days, Commons justice committee hears.
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NewsMoJ to urgently review legal aid for trafficking victims
Announcement follows a judicial review challenge over the adequacy of the current provision.
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NewsArbitration hindering development of common law – LCJ
Lord Thomas says UK took a ‘wrong turning’ when it introduced measures to make arbitration more attractive.
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ProfileExpats seek right to vote in EU referendum
Richard Stein is acting for two expats bringing challenge over voting restrictions.
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NewsTrainee retention rate slips at magic circle giants
Clifford Chance posted the lowest figure across the group.
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NewsCaseload at EU’s top court hits record high
Statistics reveal 15% increase in the number of cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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NewsMoJ set to impose 34% divorce fee hike next Monday
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that divorce fees will rise to £550 from 21 March.
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NewsBLP and Greenberg Traurig end merger talks
Merger talks have been called off over a lack of ‘common ground’.
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NewsWi-Fi providers not liable when users infringe copyright – top EU lawyer
Coffee shop owners can breathe a sigh of relief after indication that they would not be held liable for copyright infringements by third parties.
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NewsBudget 2016: MoJ to relocate staff outside London
Ministry of Justice will create ‘substantial centres of expertise’ by the middle of this parliament.