Headlines – Page 917
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NewsNorthern Rock’s £261m defeat in High Court
Landmark defeat will force in-house counsel at banks to review documentation.
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News‘Extra burdens’ of consumer credit switch laid bare
Advisers commissioned by Chancery Lane warn of massive and costly disruption for thousands of firms.
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NewsSmith outlines digital future for legal services
New report by former Justice director calls on government to pilot online dispute resolution for small claims.
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NewsLords lean towards a lawyer lord chancellor
Legal qualification ‘not essential’ but benefits of a ‘legal or constitutional background’ should be given ‘due consideration’, constitution committee says.
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NewsQuindell shares plummet again as founder sells stake
Company announces new and renewed contracts but good news overshadowed by Rob Terry’s share sale.
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NewsMinister tells judges to keep out of legal aid disputes
Shailesh Vara tells committee of MPs that existing rules should be adhered to in funding issues.
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NewsVenerable London law firms to merge
Hunters, and May, May and Merrimans were founded in the 18th century.
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NewsGrayling admits misleading parliament
Peers inflict defeats on the government as parliamentary ping-pong continues.
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NewsLegal leaders join hands against client snooping
Professional privilege must be protected from state surveillance, Law Society and Bar Council demand.
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NewsOmbudsman hires lottery fund chief
Ian Brack takes on responsibility for expansion in jurisdiction.
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NewsPublic access barrister named as ‘a risk’ to clients
In unprecedented ruling, ombudsman publishes details of Birmingham barrister who has been subject to 25 complaints.
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NewsJudge quashes ‘generous interpretation’ of Mitchell
High Court overturns relief from sanction granted to a party that filed document 18 days late.
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NewsSelf-service power of attorney taking over, government boasts
Cabinet Office paper says digital lasting powers of attorney process has fewer errors than traditional forms.
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NewsIT failure throws courts into ‘chaos’
XHIBIT provides hearing information for nearly 100 Crown court sites.
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NewsGovernment kicks asbestos review into long grass
Justice minister says review will happen but gives no details about when or how.
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NewsNew police courts ‘can speed up justice’
Criminal justice system ‘inefficient and slow’, says former prison governor.
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NewsQuindell calls in accountants to review cash plans
Group insists current trading position is ‘robust’ despite share price tumult.
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NewsJudge issues ultimatum on ‘absurd’ £1.3m dispute
'Flabbergasted' Mr Justice Holman persuades parties to settle after threatening to limit their submissions.
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NewsMerger to create criminal defence giant
Cartwright King continues expansion with First Law Partnership deal.
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NewsPI firms prepare challenge to whiplash changes
Government says cab-rank rule for medical experts ensures independence and competition.