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NewsNot unlawful for carers to help autistic man visit sex worker, CoP rules
‘It is no longer the objective of the law to prevent people with mental disorders from having sexual relationships’, says Court of Protection.
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NewsLaw firm unfair dismissal case revived over email access
Employment judge says claimant twice requested to get notifications through post.
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NewsEquity release sector to bolster legal safeguards
The Equity Release Council has enlisted a range of law firms including Eversheds Sutherland and Ashfords for its new legal forum.
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NewsDomestic Abuse Act prompts legal aid plea
Law Society says there is insufficient support for victims to pursue a legal case.
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NewsCity prepares for June opening - but takes a hybrid approach
Clifford Chance and Simmons & Simmons have finalised their hybrid working plans as they prepare to reopen offices.
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NewsBar promises tougher sanctions on sexual misconduct
Tribunal service suggests penalties for sexual misconduct should start at a suspension of over 12 months and finish at disbarment.
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News10 Downing Street refuses to disclose judicial review submission
Prime Minister's Office responds to FOI request as Ministry of Justice prepares to close consultation on controversial proposals.
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NewsTwelve Nightingale courts could close in June
Twelve of the 30 make-shift courts currently open are operating under licences to occupy that expire in June.
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NewsKeystone shares reach record high despite flat profits
Listed firm has proposed a final dividend of 10.6p to be paid out to shareholders in July.
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NewsLaw firm boss who ‘ran for the hills’ was fairly dismissed, rules EAT
Appeal tribunal dismisses challenge from Peter Watson over his dismissal from Cheshire firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors.
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News'Acrimonious disputes': council lawyers dealt blow over virtual meetings
High Court says permitting remote meetings is a matter for parliament, not the courts.
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NewsMishcon prepares for stock market float
Practice has mandated J.P. Morgan Cazenove to advise on a London listing, which could take place this year.
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NewsBuckland refuses to extend JR consultation deadline
Lord chancellor says government wants to make progress on manifesto commitment to reform judicial review.
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NewsNQ pay battle resumes with £135,000 offer
Shearman & Sterling and Linklaters have both boosted associate pay in a drive to attract junior lawyers.
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NewsHuge Danish tax case falls at first London hurdle
High Court rules that Denmark cannot pursue £1.5bn tax case in English courts because of the 'revenue rule'.
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NewsRemote firm opens Manchester base and hires pair from rivals
Excello Law says there has been 'unprecedented interest’ in network since pandemic.
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NewsMinister defends single justice procedure for Covid-19 offences
Lord Wolfson QC tells justice committee controversial process is more transparent than traditional court procedure.
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NewsPolice investigating shooting of solicitor make third arrest
Junior lawyer Khuram Javed died from a gunshot wound earlier this month.
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NewsNumber of pupillage applicants up by 50%
More than 3,300 candidates applied for 246 pupillages this year, after many chambers suspended interviews when the pandemic first hit.
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NewsRecord year for commercial court - but 'no room for complacency'
Decline in the number of EU litigants corresponds with the establishment of international commercial courts in France, Germany and the Netherlands.