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NewsSuspension upheld for barrister who held client money
Oliver White suspended for three months for ‘failing to act with integrity’ after claiming he could conduct litigation with the same freedoms as a solicitor.
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NewsSnooping bill ‘threatens 500 years of legal privilege’
Law Society says draft investigatory powers bill ignores ‘highest right’ traceable back to 1562.
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NewsClass action looms over Slater and Gordon losses
Second firm encourages investors to register their interest in a group litigation process.
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NewsCity lobby casts doubt on Gove’s big-firm levy
Justice secretary has raised the idea of asking City firms to pay to support the funding of the court system and advice services.
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NewsWomen overtake men in Scottish profession
Over half of solicitors north of the border are now female – but women are under-represented at the top.
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NewsCall for courts to take maturity into account
Defendants aged between 18 and 24 bewildered by the court process, thinktank says.
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NewsAustralian firm explores investor action against Slater and Gordon
Listed legal giant reveals that it kept revised results confidential for a week.
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NewsGovernment to review sharia courts
Home secretary's initiative follows allegations that religious tribunals discriminate against women.
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NewsGovernment says PI small claims limit rise ‘long overdue’
Official response is published as protest petition reaches 21,000 signatures.
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NewsLegal aid billing system postponed again
Client and cost management system will only be mandatory for Special Children Act applications in February.
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NewsLegal aid contract challenges extend to next May
Judicial review to begin on 7 April, followed by trial dealing with procurement law claims.
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NewsBank wins £120k ruling against former Halliwells partner
Michael McCarthy joined the firm having no idea of its financial predicament, High Court hears.
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Solicitor appointed to QC selection panel
Edward Nally replaces Linda Lee as one of two solicitors on 10-person panel.
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NewsFive new members to join SRA board
Two solicitors and three lay members take up posts in new year.
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NewsHalf of legal staff plan to move jobs, survey shows
Lack of opportunities in the current role is top motivation for restlessness.
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NewsMirror’s appeal against phone-hacking awards dismissed
Awards made in the High Court to victims of phone hacking were part of a ‘careful and comprehensive judgment’, Court of Appeal rules.
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NewsOfficial statistics show ‘no economic case for fee cut’
Ministry of Justice spent £886m on criminal legal aid between October 2014 and September 2015.
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NewsNew guidance on immigration offences
Law Society practice note highlights statutory defences for asylum seekers charged with document offences.