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NewsBlock on remote assessments stopping PI claimants getting help
While insurers have accepted remote examinations, lawyers say DWP is not so accommodating.
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NewsCourts must aim higher than video hearings, says Susskind
‘Hearing a case from your kitchen table is not a fundamental change’, IBA conference hears.
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NewsDeveloper stung by high-interest loan loses case against solicitors
NDH Properties Limited accused Leeds-based firm of professional negligence.
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NewsStudent's tribunal claim against law school thrown out by Court of Appeal
University of Law was accused of discrimination by a former masters’ student.
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NewsNational firm on buying spree - but will let new acquisitions keep identities
Shakespeare Martineau says it can build a 'house of brands' under one LLP.
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NewsCourt overturns SDT’s ‘seriously flawed’ decision to clear solicitor
Case involving costs claimed by former Neumans partner will have to be re-heard before a new panel, High Court rules.
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NewsFieldfisher lays off secretaries and PAs
City firm says there is now ‘less demand for administrative support’.
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NewsGovernment bans evictions until January
Statutory instrument laid in parliament days after solicitor sent pre-action protocol letter.
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NewsIBA 2020: Poor countries should take legal advice about Chinese investment
Belt and Road Initiative could expose countries to unsustainable debt and pollution, conference hears.
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NewsCourt calls time on year-long fundamental dishonesty saga
Judge says the number of court orders made in the space of a year was ‘truly remarkable’.
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NewsJudicial review regime 'fit for purpose' - local government lawyers
First known public sector response criticises independent probe's questions for government departments.
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NewsBusiness insurance battle begins in Supreme Court
Case will determine whether small to medium sized businesses receive insurance pay-outs in wake of Covid-19.
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NewsReed Smith apologises for handling of Elphicke harassment allegations
Firm says the way it dealt with allegations against disgraced former partner in 2005 did not meet its standards.
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NewsCourt corrects gaffe which allowed ex-husband to stop payments
Judge rules ‘slip rule’ can be applied two years after error was made.
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NewsNews focus: Courts recovery plan - progress report
HMCTS is ramping up court capacity amid the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. But the recovery plan is coming in for criticism, as the LCJ urges the government to be ‘realistic’ about funding.
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NewsSlashed budgets put junior lawyers in frame for GC posts
Report suggests reduced legal budgets resulting from pandemic could lead to more junior lawyers being hired for in-house positions.
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NewsMaster warns of tougher line on rogue costs bills
Courts are taking the view that bumped-up costs must be sanctioned - not just disallowed.
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NewsTop law school reassures students following backlash over online teaching
Bar school students at BPP were told teaching would remain online all of next term.
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NewsSupreme Court lowers standard of proof for inquests
Solicitor of family who brought the case says ruling clarifies the law on suicide and unlawful killing.
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NewsCriminal justice plight ‘vastly improved’ after 60% conviction drop
First official statistics since pandemic show the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system fell by 15% in a year.