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News100,000 sitting days: HMCTS sets out post-Covid action plan
Court service also intends to introduce evening and weekend court hours, according to annual report.
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NewsRetired solicitor sees off harassment claim over ‘puerile’ blog
Case brought by local government officer had no prospect of success, judge rules.
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NewsJudges starting to show restraint on JRs, says lord chancellor
Judicial Review and Courts Bill will be introduced to parliament this week.
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NewsNews focus: LawtechUK proposals for legal data are a tall order
In hailing the transformative effects of digitisation on legal services, LawtechUK has produced a visionary report envisaging an industry worth £22bn a year.
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News‘Don’t do ADR on the cheap’ industry experts warn
Lady Justice Asplin says Civil Justice Council report on compulsory mediation provides chance to initiate ‘change of culture’ in civil justice.
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NewsReed Smith staff taken off furlough
US-headquartered firm reported partner profits of $1.5m but continued to claim money under government’s job retention scheme.
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NewsEx-Dechert partner accused of lying to court over SFO link
Former head of white-collar crime at international firm denied allegations that he was ‘knowingly untruthful’ under oath.
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NewsNational firm announces family-friendly pay policies
Irwin Mitchell says it wants to improve work-life balance and extend flexible working.
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NewsPolice and CPS criticised for cautious approach to rape cases
Inspectors were repeatedly told that cases were difficult to investigate or prosecute.
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NewsUnknown blogger liable for £70,000 over #MeToo posts
High Court grants damages and ancillary relief after claims for libel, harassment and data protection breach.
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NewsAnnual figures lay bare ombudsman’s nightmare lockdown year
Scheme says there are signs of improvement after struggles of last year.
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NewsProfit up more than a third at Simmons & Simmons
Profit per equity partner approaches £1m at the City firm after a bumper year in lockdown.
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NewsMinority ethnic grads half as likely to get pupillage
Bar Standards Board says ethnicity appears to be an influencing factor in whether students succeed at the bar.
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NewsEU agrees to widen access to environmental justice
European Parliament and European Council reach informal agreement to amend the Aarhus Regulation.
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NewsAmerican and Asian lawyer groups step in to condemn China sanctions
American Bar Association says treatment of London chambers threatens the activities of lawyers around the world.
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News'We're being careful': HMCTS reassures court users ahead of 'freedom day'
Special measures will be kept in custody suites and face masks will be required in communal parts of court buildings.
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NewsMagic circle firm celebrates massive annual profit growth
Partner profits at Allen & Overy have reached £1.9m after a bumper year in lockdown.
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NewsJudicial diversity goes into reverse as barristers dominate
Barristers significantly outnumber solicitors for recommendations - and the figures are getting worse.
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NewsBuckland clashes with parliamentary committee on human rights evidence
Lord chancellor criticises committee for not hearing differing views on European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor elected PCC seeks to put 'community' back into policing
Simon Foster was elected West Midlands police and crime commissioner in May.