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NewsHMCTS apologises for CVP connection problems
Some people were unable to connect to court via the cloud video platform.
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NewsBar counsels ‘extreme caution’ in Human Rights Act review
Changes to the 1998 act could put the UK in breach of international law, says Bar Council.
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NewsRegistry unveils 'gold standard' digital ID for property purchase
New standard for digital biometric identity checking marks 'exciting milestone towards a truly digital conveyancing process'.
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NewsBuckland and Patel drum up support for 'historic' police bill
Conservative Party subscribers asked to complete an 'Official Criminal Justice Survey'.
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News‘It was asking for a lot’ - Ombudsman cuts budget increase demands
Complaints handler will focus on getting more from existing resources, says head.
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NewsCut office space? We want more, says leading city centre firm
JMW boss says most staff are keen to return to working in an office environment.
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News'Kicking the can down the road': eviction ban extended
Law Society warns that more tenants could be evicted over substantial rent arrears accrued during the pandemic.
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NewsSenior board to monitor diversity at Osborne Clarke
The ‘diversity champions forum’ will oversee changes in the recruitment, retention and engagement of staff.
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NewsPI innovator ready to handle whiplash portal claims ‘from day one’
Cardiff firm says testing is complete for software to integrate with RTA portal.
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NewsInjunction set aside after court finds lawyer’s evidence inaccurate
Court presented with 'complete fabrication' of a translated document for an oral decision.
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NewsLinklaters adopts Afro-textured hair code
Magic circle firm seeking to protect black staff with natural hair and protective hairstyles.
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NewsPolice bill: Bail changes could fail crime victims, says Law Society
The criminal justice system needs more funding to deliver on promises of new legislation, according to representative body.
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NewsGenocide: ‘Clear and convincing’ evidence of Chinese guilt
Independent expert study finds clear intent to destroy Uighurs as a group, in breach of 1948 convention.
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NewsRule of law should not take a backseat in pandemic, survey finds
Curbs on rights and freedoms put in place during the pandemic must be peeled back afterwards.
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NewsThree bars and two think swings - inside a newly-refurbed office
Take a peek inside the Liverpool firm promising to create somewhere people look forward to working.
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NewsMurder probe after former CPS lawyer found dead at home
Police name Martin Decker, 69, as the victim of Sunday’s attack in Merseyside.
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NewsFirst female senior partner elected at HSF
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage will take over as chair and senior partner from James Palmer on 1 May.
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NewsNewcastle United loses bid to have top lawyer recused from arbitration
Club engaged in dispute with Premier League over takeover by Saudi investors.
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NewsAttorney general's maternity leave prompts Ministry of Justice reshuffle
Prison and legal aid briefs change hands after justice minister Lucy Frazer appointed solicitor general.
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NewsHerbert Smith staff enjoy one-off bonus
International firm says it is ‘performing well so far this year’ in spite of pandemic disruption.