Headlines – Page 184
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NewsSFO's 'pioneering interpretation' to claim back cash
Victims of an email fraud could recover money following High Court ruling on Proceeds of Crime Act.
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NewsHalf of law firms not engaging with review sites, regulators find
Only 22% of the public refer to online reviews when looking for a legal services provider.
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NewsMagistrates condemn 'disturbing' lack of accessibility in court buildings
Association says poor accessibility for disabled magistrates has created an ‘exclusionary environment’.
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NewsSolicitor dismissed after two weeks wins contract breach claim
Stockport firm had released new employee after duty solicitor contract application failed.
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NewsIdentification doctrine reform could put more corporates in the dock
Senior managers will be treated as 'directing mind and will' of a business under amendment to economic crime bill.
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NewsWhite paper heralds reform of Welsh tribunals
Counsel general Mick Antoniw says changes will 'lay the foundation for a future where justice is devolved'.
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NewsCourt rules single form can be used for 3,000-plus military claims
Initial decision in hearing loss claim had caused havoc as cases were delayed and firm had to pay £400,000 in fees.
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NewsRape complainants to be offered pre-trial prosecutor meetings
Ministry of Justice says new obligation will be included in updated Victims' Code.
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NewsNews focus: How not to regulate artificial intelligence
The EU is adopting a prescriptive approach to policing artificial intelligence, aiming to ‘set the tone worldwide’. But lawyers point to the downsides of a detailed legal framework.
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NewsLetter between litigation solicitors not defamatory, judge finds
‘Only a reader avid for scandal’ would think the letter cast aspersions on the claimants' conduct.
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NewsGrowing firm opens new regional south east hub
Two offices will close as part of move into £120m Brighton building.
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NewsMoJ cautioned against compulsory mediation for family disputes
Law Society and Resolution stress importance of early legal advice in consultation responses.
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NewsJudge shortage delays money-laundering trial for a year
Delay 'rather regrettable' judge tells hearing at Reading Crown Court.
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NewsNews focus: SDT draws a line on sexual misconduct
The case of former Gowlings director Oliver Bretherton is a benchmark against which all similar cases will be measured.
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NewsUnbundling? Never heard of it, say 40% of firms
SRA to start new promotional kick amid continuing indifference from practitioners and clients.
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NewsCarr to be first female lord chief justice
Dame Sue Carr will take up the post on 1 October following Lord Burnett's retirement.
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NewsMPs urge government to reconsider cohabitation reform timetable
Women and equalities committee sees no reason why separate projects on weddings and divorce should delay work.
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NewsLitigant denied relief after court confused by 'XXXX' name
Court says claimant should have expected that his unusual first name would cause a problem.
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NewsBoris Johnson 'ignored lawyers' over Partygate explanation
Prime minister relied on assurances from media advisers before addressing parliament, MPs conclude.