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NewsSociety challenges government’s ‘concern’ for road accident victims
Chancery Lane urges government to retain judicial discretion in punishing dangerous drivers.
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IP Enterprise Court still attractive despite alternatives – presiding judge
His Honour Judge Richard Hacon says IPEC will remain attractive to SMEs.
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NewsSociety celebrates solicitor's elevation to Court of Appeal
'I long for the day this is routine,' Sir Gary Hickinbottom tells Chancery Lane event.
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NewsCPS satisfaction levels soar
Nine out of 10 victims and witnesses happy with Crown Prosecution Service support received in court.
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NewsNottingham to host online divorce pilot
Scheme will allow proceedings for a matrimonial order to be filled in via the web.
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NewsHigh Court stays £173m international settlement award
'State aid' ruling on International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes is a first, solicitor says.
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NewsFears for UK solicitors over patent court rights of audience
UK-based solicitors and barristers may not get rights of audience in UK-based EU court.
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NewsBrexit will need new dispute resolution mechanism
White paper proposes arbitration panel along lines of the one designed for EU-Canada trade deal.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright close to merger deal
City firm eyes merger with US-based Chadbourne & Parke.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rules claimants out of portal restricted to fixed costs
Lord Justice Briggs says to ‘throw open’ pre-action disclosure applications to assessed costs could create an undesirable level of satellite litigation.
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NewsNo genocide trial until Turkey releases judge
UN tribunal orders Ankara to take all necessary steps to ensure release.
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DAC Beachcroft post-room assistant 'abused trust'
Anthony Jenkins intended to make £726 from international firm.
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NewsOmbudsman keen to grow but not ‘explicitly expansionist’
Redress for consumers of unauthorised providers will be a key element for the next three years.
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NewsBoastful barrister fined and reprimanded
Michael Wolkind QC - who could ‘get Stevie Wonder a driver’s licence’ - fined £1,000 for comments on website.
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NewsMinister lukewarm about cold-call ban for PI claims
Issue of unsolicited calls once again up for debate as lawyers prepare to take on insurers in parliament.
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NewsMutual recognition critical, Bourns tells MPs, as Brexodus continues
More than 800 solicitors have sought to be admitted in Ireland since Brexit, justice committee hears.
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NewsSRA keen to lift barriers to solicitors offering unbundling
Roundtable discussion on litigants in person reveals plans for the regulator to publish guidance.
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NewsEversheds Sutherland merger goes live
Combined firm will have more than 2,000 lawyers in 29 countries.
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NewsMunby: court did not ‘cave in’ over release of jailed 71-year-old
Court of Appeal approves consent order in relation to elderly man who lacks capacity.
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NewsJudge lambasts witness for ‘throwing allegations around like confetti’
Solicitor engaged with property developer and former close friend in renovation costs dispute.