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NewsIBA 2020: Poor countries should take legal advice about Chinese investment
Belt and Road Initiative could expose countries to unsustainable debt and pollution, conference hears.
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NewsCourt calls time on year-long fundamental dishonesty saga
Judge says the number of court orders made in the space of a year was ‘truly remarkable’.
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NewsJudicial review regime 'fit for purpose' - local government lawyers
First known public sector response criticises independent probe's questions for government departments.
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NewsBusiness insurance battle begins in Supreme Court
Case will determine whether small to medium sized businesses receive insurance pay-outs in wake of Covid-19.
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NewsReed Smith apologises for handling of Elphicke harassment allegations
Firm says the way it dealt with allegations against disgraced former partner in 2005 did not meet its standards.
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NewsCourt corrects gaffe which allowed ex-husband to stop payments
Judge rules ‘slip rule’ can be applied two years after error was made.
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NewsNews focus: Courts recovery plan - progress report
HMCTS is ramping up court capacity amid the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. But the recovery plan is coming in for criticism, as the LCJ urges the government to be ‘realistic’ about funding.
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NewsSlashed budgets put junior lawyers in frame for GC posts
Report suggests reduced legal budgets resulting from pandemic could lead to more junior lawyers being hired for in-house positions.
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NewsMaster warns of tougher line on rogue costs bills
Courts are taking the view that bumped-up costs must be sanctioned - not just disallowed.
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NewsTop law school reassures students following backlash over online teaching
Bar school students at BPP were told teaching would remain online all of next term.
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NewsSupreme Court lowers standard of proof for inquests
Solicitor of family who brought the case says ruling clarifies the law on suicide and unlawful killing.
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NewsCriminal justice plight ‘vastly improved’ after 60% conviction drop
First official statistics since pandemic show the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system fell by 15% in a year.
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NewsLiverpool practice bought by growing Manchester PI firm
Express Solicitors says it will continue to grow despite the current challenging market conditions.
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NewsUS lawyers urge Trump to halt federal executions
Surge in Covid-19 cases is hampering defence process, American Bar Association president says.
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NewsIBA 2020: Rule of law 'at greater risk than ever', says Law Society president
'As with any rushed decision-making, things can go seriously wrong', David Greene tells conference.
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NewsLawyers set to make £46m from sale to private equity buyer
Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss sell minority stake in Anexo, owner of PI firm Bond Turner.
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NewsVardags and trade union clash over dress-code leak
High-profile divorce firm went to court to prevent confidential information being disclosed.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell sheds 46 staff in digital drive
Firm says 110 employees could have lost their jobs.
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NewsCity firms too impressed by Russell Group degrees, says mobility group
Social Mobility Foundation claims blind recruitment could improve legal sector.
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NewsIreland closes EU door to British solicitors
Law Society of Ireland review concludes that England and Wales-based solicitors will not be entitled to Irish practising certificates.