Headlines – Page 608
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NewsChina throws hat into ring as international dispute resolution hub
Two new courts will preside over high value disputes, top court announces.
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NewsLAA relaxes 'ghost' solicitor rule
Law Society welcomes changes to 14-hour requirement that penalised defence practitioners with caring responsibilities.
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NewsSRA opens up over waivers: 1,300 granted since 2015
Most successful applications relate to requirements to file accountants’ reports.
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NewsLawyers warn of 'incapacity crisis' over LPAs
Solicitors for the Elderly says far too few people are making plans for dementia.
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NewsENRC appeal to determine privilege scope
The extent of legal professional privilege comes into the spotlight tomorrow.
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NewsCouncil partnership leads family courts digital drive
An initiative by local authorities and judges has pushed family courts into the digital age.
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NewsBird & Bird hails China partnership as partner profits rise
Firm says benefits of Chinese agreement have been ‘swifter than expected’.
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NewsJackson gives LASPO thumbs up as MoJ begins costs review
Justice officials to look at all aspects of the 2013 costs reforms.
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NewsCouples face up to year-long wait for 'streamlined' divorces
Family solicitor highlights delays underlying the Ministry of Justice's latest statistics.
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NewsKnights shares surge 20% on stock market debut
Oversubscribed shares hit 172p in early trading.
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News'Compare the barrister' is coming, BSB predicts
Representative body warns that instructing a barrister is not the same as 'buying a stereo’.
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NewsSlater and Gordon fined £80k over Quindell file sharing
Solicitors Regulation Authority confirms record fine for an alternative business structure.
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NewsOfficial Solicitor Alastair Pitblado 'leaves legacy to be proud of'
Ministry of Justice confirms death of leading official, as tributes flood in from profession.
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NewsWe'll hold insurers to account over whiplash savings, Keen pledges
Minister also reveals plans for a review of periodical payment orders later this year.
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NewsLAA grants record number of exceptional funding bids
745 applications received between January and March this year.
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NewsClifford Chance in the clear over RBS complaint
Regulator says it has found no evidence that suggests potential misconduct.
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NewsSix solicitors charged over alleged £12.6m legal aid fraud
Nine people will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 July.
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NewsListed firm 'continuously' talking about new acquisitions
Group posts healthy profit and income figures in its first year since floating.
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NewsAppeal rules solicitor should be penalised over inflated costs bill
Hickinbottom LJ says lawyers 'remain ultimately responsible for the acts and omission’ of those delegated parts of litigation.
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NewsMoJ praised for 'listening to experts' over female offending
Lord chancellor David Gauke says sending women to prison can do more harm than good as he publishes long-awaited strategy.