Headlines – Page 609
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News'Better in my day': judges' verdict on advocacy standards
Independent barristers perform better than solicitor advocates, according to judicial feedback.
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NewsSolicitor among seven new CoA judges
Dame Nicola Davies QC trained as a solicitor before being called to the bar.
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NewsNew Supreme Court justices named
Lady Justice Arden and Lord Justice Kitchen to join on 1 October.
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NewsGovernment urged to extend civil partnerships following Supreme Court defeat
Government Equalities Office says it will consider today's ruling with great care.
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NewsFormer Law Society president Paul Marsh dies
Paul Marsh, president of the Law Society of England and Wales in 2008/09, has died at the age of 70.
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News'Whistleblower' who sent documents to court raises privilege quandary
Mr Justice Holman makes the unusual decision to refer the matter to family division president.
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NewsRight to die case fails at Court of Appeal
Man with motor neurone disease intends to take case to Supreme Court.
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NewsAshurst partners enjoy 11% pay hike after strong results
Firm recovers strongly after disappointing figures two years ago.
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NewsWe're becoming simpler and smarter, declares LAA chief executive
Shaun McNally says the Legal Aid Agency has delivered on its commitment to provide more efficient services.
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NewsCohabitation law reform more urgent than civil partnership issue - solicitor
Supreme Court due to rule on civil partnerships tomorrow but solicitor says protecting vulnerable cohabitants is a more pressing issue.
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NewsFirm's owners set to share £20m from this week's AIM listing
Newly-floated company expected to be valued at more than £100m.
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NewsCourt of Appeal limits discretion in departing from Part 36 convention
Judge had sanctioned claimant for misleading defendant about effects of her injury.
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News'Cab-rank' coroner hit with £68,000 interim costs order
Mary Hassell’s policy was declared unlawful earlier this year.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons adds to healthy City results
Partner profit up 8% while overall profit rises 19% at international firm.
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NewsWhat normal looks like: McFarlane to canvass views on parental guidance
The next president of the family division says the idea must be 'owned' by all levels of the judiciary to work.
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NewsBullying increase a ‘cause for concern’, says bar
Criminal barristers among the worst affected, survey results reveal.
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NewsWe won't have 'partisan' experts in English courts, judge reminds litigants
Fraser: 'There are some jurisdictions where partisan expert evidence is the norm. This is not one of them.’
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NewsGovernment to reward contractors for 'social value'
Cabinet Office minister promises law reform to rebuild trust after collapse of Carillion
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NewsInternational firms keeping on top of carbon footprint
Average reduction in emissions per employee falls by 39%, Legal Sustainability Alliance's annual report reveals.
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NewsIn focus: Hong Kong sets out dispute resolution credentials
Justice secretary Teresa Cheng outlines intellectual property initiatives and move to allow third-party funding of arbitrations.